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What is Mavik and why is it prescribed? Mavik controls high blood pressure. It is effective when used alone or combined with other high blood pressure medications such as diuretics that help rid the body of excess water. Mavik is also used to treat heart failure or dysfunction following a heart attack. Mavik is in a family of drugs known as ACE (angiotensin converting enzyme) inhibitors. It works by preventing a chemical in your blood called angiotensin I from converting into a more potent form that increases salt and water retention in your body. ACE inhibitors also expand your blood vessels, further reducing blood pressure. You will get the full benefit of Mavik within a week but you must continue taking it regularly to maintain the effect. Mavik does not cure high blood pressure but it keeps it under control. How should you take Mavik? Follow your doctors directions for taking Mavik. Mavik can be taken with or without food. Try to make Mavik part of your regular daily routine. If you miss a dose take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the one you missed and go back to your regular schedule. Mavik may be stored at room temperature. Are there any Mavik side effects? Mavik side effects cannot be anticipated. If any develop or change in intensity, inform your doctor as soon as possible. Mavik side effects may include abdominal pain, anxiety, bloating, chest pain, constipation, cough, cramps, decreased sex drive, diarrhea, difficult or labored breathing, dizziness, drowsiness, fainting, flushing, fluid retention, gout, impotence, indigestion, insomnia, itching, low blood pressure, muscle cramps, nosebleed, pains in arms and legs, palpitations, pins and needles, rash, severe skin disease, slowed heartbeat, swelling of face and lips, swelling of tongue and throat, swelling of arms or legs, throat inflammation, upper respiratory infection, vertigo, vomiting, and yellow eyes and skin. What are the possible food and drug interactions when taking Mavik? If Mavik is taken with certain other drugs, the effects of either could be increased, decreased, or altered. Be sure to inform your doctor of all the prescription and over the counter medications you are taking. It is especially important to check with your doctor before combining Mavik with Diuretics (such as HydroDIURIL), Diuretics that spare the body's potassium (such as Aldactone, Dyazide, and Moduretic), Lithium (Eskalith, Lithobid), or Potassium preparations (such as Micro-K and Slow-K). Also check with your doctor before using potassium-containing salt substitutes. Are there any special warnings about Mavik? If you develop signs of an allergic reaction, such as swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat and difficulty swallowing (or swelling of the arms and legs), you should stop taking Mavik and contact your doctor immediately. You may need emergency treatment. Desensitization treatments with bee or wasp venom make an allergic reaction more likely. Kidney dialysis also increases the danger. When prescribing Mavik, your doctor will perform a complete assessment of your kidney function and will continue to monitor your kidneys. If you have congestive heart failure, your blood pressure may drop sharply after the first few doses of Mavik and you may feel light-headed for a time. Your doctor should monitor you closely when you start taking this medication and when your dosage is increased. High doses of diuretics combined with Mavik may cause excessively low blood pressure. Your doctor may need to reduce your diuretic dose to avoid this problem. Mavik sometimes affects the liver. If you notice a yellow coloring to your skin or the whites of your eyes, stop taking Mavik and notify your doctor immediately. Dehydration may cause a drop in blood pressure. If you do not drink enough water, perspire a lot, or suffer vomiting or diarrhea, notify your doctor immediately. Also contact your doctor promptly if you develop a sore throat or fever. It could indicate a more serious illness. If you develop a persistent, dry cough, tell your doctor. It may be due to the medication and, if so, will disappear if Mavik is discontinued. Heart and circulatory problems, diabetes, lupus erythematosus, and kidney disease are all reasons for using Mavik with care. Also be sure to tell your doctor or dentist that you are taking Mavik if you are planning any type of surgery. |
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