Monopril
- Description -
Monopril is a high blood pressure medication known as an ACEinhibitor. It is effective when used alone or in combination with other medications forthe treatment of high blood pressure. Monopril is also prescribed for heart failure.
Monopril works by preventing the conversion of a chemical in your blood calledangiotensin I into a more potent substance that increases salt and water retention inyour body. Monopril also enhances blood flow in your circulatory system.
- Possible Interactions -
Antacids such as Mylanta and Maalox
Lithium (Eskalith, Lithobid)
Potassium preparations such as K+10 and K-Lyte
Potassium-sparing diuretics such as Moduretic and Aldactone
Thiazide diuretics such as Diucardin and Diuril
- Manufacturer -
Bristol-Myers Squibb
PO Box 4500
Princeton, NJ 08540-4500
USA
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