Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are
pregnant or planning a pregnancy. Moexipril could cause birth defects in the baby if you take the
medication during pregnancy. Use an effective form of birth control. Stop using this medication
and tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant during treatment.
Avoid drinking alcohol. It can further lower your blood pressure and may increase
some of the 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 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 other than those listed in this medication guide.
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).
Before using moexipril, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have:
If you have any of these conditions, you may not be able to use
moexipril, or you may need a dosage adjustment or special tests during treatment.
FDA pregnancy category D. Do not use this medication without
telling your doctor if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy. Moexipril could cause birth
defects in the baby if you take the medication during pregnancy. Use an effective form of birth
control. Stop using this medication and tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant
during treatment.
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.
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