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Indications

REMS


Contraind./Precautions

Contraindicated in:

Use Cautiously in:

Exercise Extreme Caution in:

Adv. Reactions/Side Effects

CV: hypotension

Derm: rash

Endo: hyperuricemia

F and E: hyperkalemia, hypocalcemia

GI: diarrhea, dyspepsia

GU: impaired renal function

MS: myalgia

Neuro: weakness

Resp: cough

Misc: ANGIOEDEMA

Interactions

Drug-drug:

Availability

(Generic available)

Route/Dosage

Renal Impairment

Hepatic Impairment

Action

  • Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors block the conversion of angiotensin I to the vasoconstrictor angiotensin II. ACE inhibitors also prevent the degradation of bradykinin and other vasodilatory prostaglandins. ACE inhibitors also plasma renin levels and aldosterone levels. Net result is systemic vasodilation.
Therapeutic effects:
  • Lowering of BP in hypertensive patients.
  • Increased survival after myocardial infarction.

Classifications

Therapeutic Classification: antihypertensives

Pharmacologic Classification: ace inhibitors

Pharmacokinetics

Absorption: 70% bioavailability as trandolaprilat following oral administration.

Distribution: Crosses the placenta; enters breast milk.

Protein Binding: 80%.

Metabolism/Excretion: Converted by the liver to trandolaprilat, the active metabolite; 33% excreted in urine, 66% in feces.

Half-Life: Trandolapril: 6 hr; Trandolaprilat: 22.5 hr ( in renal impairment).

Canadian Brand Names

Mavik

Time/Action Profile

(antihypertensive effect)

ROUTEONSETPEAKDURATION
POwithin 1–2 hr*within 1 wkup to 24 hr

*After single dose.

Chronic dosing.

Patient/Family Teaching

Pronunciation

tran-DOE-la-pril

Code

NDC Code