Prodrug; inhibits ACE with dual hepatic/renal elimination
Recorded indications
From the drug index — may include conditions studied rather than approved indications
·Post-stroke Pneumonia
·Sacubitril/Valsartan
·Hypertension
·Obesity
·Hypotension on Induction
Interactions
No curated interaction pairs are recorded for Fosinopril. This is not a statement that none exist — check a full interaction reference before combining.
Common adverse effects
Cough
Dizziness
Hyperkalemia
Food, alcohol & herbal
Food
Potassium-rich foods and potassium-containing salt substitutes may worsen hyperkalemia
Alcohol · moderate
Additive hypotension
Pharmacokinetics
Half-life
12 hours
Protein binding
95%
Pregnancy & lactation
Pregnancy category
D
Sources
Assembled from: drug index, curated drug database.
