What is moexipril?
Moexipril is in a group of drugs called ACE inhibitors. ACE stands for angiotensin converting enzyme.
Moexipril is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Moexipril may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
What is the most important information I should know about moexipril?
Do not use moexipril if you are pregnant. It could harm the unborn baby. Stop using this medication and tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant during treatment.
Drinking alcohol can further lower your blood pressure and may increase certain side effects of moexipril.
Do not use salt substitutes or potassium supplements while taking moexipril, unless your doctor has told you to.
Vomiting, diarrhea, or heavy sweating can cause you to become dehydrated. This can lead to very low blood pressure, electrolyte disorders, or kidney failure while you are taking moexipril. Drink plenty of water each while you are taking this medication.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking moexipril?
Do not use this medication if you are allergic to moexipril or to any other ACE inhibitor, such as benazepril (Lotensin), captopril (Capoten), fosinopril (Monopril), enalapril (Vasotec), lisinopril (Prinivil, Zestril), perindopril (Aceon), quinapril (Accupril), ramipril (Altace), or trandolapril (Mavik).
To make sure you can safely take moexipril, tell your doctor if you have any of these other conditions:
kidney disease (or if you are on dialysis);
liver disease;
heart disease or congestive heart failure;
diabetes; or
a connective tissue disease such as Marfan syndrome, Sjogren's syndrome, lupus, scleroderma, or rheumatoid arthritis.
FDA pregnancy category D. Do not use moexipril if you are pregnant. Stop using this medication and tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant. Moexipril can cause injury or death to the unborn baby if you take the medicine during your second or third trimester. Use effective birth control while taking moexipril.
It is not known whether moexipril passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
Do not give this medication to a child younger than 6 years old.