Trandolapril

Therapeutic Group

Ace Inhibitor

Indication Dosage

Mild To Moderate Hypertension: 

  • Adult: Initially 500 Mcg Once Daily; Increased To1-2 Mg Once Daily, Increased At Intervals Of 2-4 Weeks; Maximum 4 Mg Per Day 

Prophylaxis After Myocardial Infarction In Patients With Left Ventricular Dysfunction (Starting as Early As 3 Days After Infarction): 

  • Adult: Initially 500 Mcg Once Daily, Then Increased To Up To 4 Mg Once Daily, Increased Gradually 
  • Children: Not Recommended.

Content

  • Cap 0.5mg /2mg: Trandolapril 0.5mg /2mg.

Pregnancy

Contraindicated In Pregnancy.

Stability

  • Ace Inhibitor

Contra Indications

  • Angioneurotic Oedema: Hereditary, Idiopathic Or Related To Previous Ace Inhibitor Therapy. Aortic Stenosis Or Outflow Obstruction.

Precautions

  • Angioneurotic Oedema: Hereditary, Idiopathic Or Related To Previous Ace Inhibitor Therapy. Aortic Stenosis Or Outflow Obstruction.

Lactation

  • Not Recommended

Side Effects

  • Alopecia
  • Angina
  • Arrhythmias
  • Asthenia
  • Bronchitis
  • Cerebral Haemorrhage
  • Dry Mouth
  • Dyspnea
  • Hot Flushes
  • Ileus
  • Myocardial Infarction
  • Nervousness
  • Palpitation
  • Psoriasis-like Efflorescence
  • Skin Reactions
  • Sleep Disturbances
  • Stevens-johnson Syndrome
  • Sweating
  • Syncope
  • Tachycardia
  • Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
  • Transient Ischaemic Attacks

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