Inspra
Health Benefits
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Side Effects
The most typical Inspra side effects include:
headache
dizziness
tiredness
dizziness or vomiting
diarrhea
joint or muscle pain
These are Inspra's most frequent side effects. If you experience any side effect that bothers you or does not go away, speak with your doctor.
If you experience any of the following severe side effects, call your doctor right away:
a chest ache
breathing difficulty
ankles, feet, or legs swelling
gaining weight
confusion
fewer urinations
fainting
Inspra should not be taken again if you experience any of these severe side effects. Instead, call your doctor right away.
Inspra allergy reaction is uncommon but severe. These signs include:
rash
hives
itching
breathing or swallowing challenges Stop taking Inspra right away if you experience any of these symptoms, and go see a doctor right away.
Dosage
Adults typically begin taking Inspra at a dose of 25 mg once daily. If necessary, your doctor might raise your dosage to 50 mg once daily. The maximum dose that is advised is 50 mg once per day.
The starting dose for those with congestive heart failure is 12.5 mg once daily. If necessary, your doctor might raise your dosage to 25 mg once daily. The maximum dose that is advised is 25 mg once per day.
The starting dose of Inspra for those who have had a heart attack is 12.5 mg once daily. If necessary, your doctor may raise your dosage to 25 mg or 50 mg once daily. The maximum dose that is advised is 50 mg once per day.
Take Inspra at the same time every day.
Mechanism of Action
The renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) is blocked by Inspra. This system, which is a hormonal pathway, aids in controlling blood pressure. Blood pressure is decreased by Inspra by inhibiting RAAS.
Interactions
You may be taking Inspra along with other drugs, herbs, or vitamins. When a substance modifies how a drug functions, there is an interaction. This could be harmful or stop the medication from working properly.
Your doctor needs to carefully monitor all of your medications to help you avoid interactions. Tell your doctor about all of the drugs, supplements, and herbs you are taking. Speak with your doctor or pharmacist to learn how this medication may interact with other medications you are taking.
The following is a list of medications that may interact with Inspra.
Fluids with sodium chloride in them: Combining Inspra with fluids with sodium chloride in them can raise the level of potassium in your blood.
Diuretics that conserve potassium: Combining Inspra with diuretics that conserve potassium can raise the level of potassium in your blood.
NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs): Combining Inspra with NSAIDs can increase the risk of kidney issues.
Lithium: When combined with Inspra, lithium levels in the blood can rise. This might have negative effects.
The list of medications that may interact with Inspra is not exhaustive. For more information, consult your physician or pharmacist.
Pharmacokinetics
The gastrointestinal tract quickly and completely absorbs inspra. Inspra has a bioavailability of about 100%.
Inspra has a half-life of approximately 11 hours.