Note: This document contains side effect information about moexipril. Some dosage forms listed on this page may not apply to the brand name Univasc.
Applies to moexipril: oral tablet.
Warning
Oral route (Tablet)
Discontinue moexipril hydrochloride as soon as possible once pregnancy is detected since drugs that act directly on the renin-angiotensin system can case injury and death to the developing fetus.
Serious side effects of Univasc
Along with its needed effects, moexipril (the active ingredient contained in Univasc) may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur while taking moexipril:
Less common
- Blurred vision
- chills
- confusion
- cough
- diarrhea
- dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
- fever
- headache
- joint pain
- loss of appetite
- muscle aches and pains
- nausea
- runny nose
- shivering
- sore throat
- sweating
- trouble sleeping
- unusual tiredness or weakness
- vomiting
Other side effects of Univasc
Some side effects of moexipril may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects.
Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
More common
- Dry cough
Less common
- Body aches or pain
- congestion
- difficulty moving
- dizziness
- feeling of warmth
- hoarseness
- muscle cramping
- muscle stiffness
- rash
- redness of the face, neck, arms, and upper chest
- swollen joints
- tender, swollen glands in the neck
- trouble swallowing
- voice changes
For Healthcare Professionals
Applies to moexipril: oral tablet.
General
The most commonly reported adverse effects considered to be related to use of this drug were headache, cough, dizziness, fatigue, flushing, and rash.[Ref]
Other
Common (1% to 10%): Fatigue, flu syndrome, pain, peripheral edema, chest pain
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Fever
Rare (less than 0.1%): Malaise[Ref]
Respiratory
Common (1% to 10%): Cough, pharyngitis, upper respiratory tract infection, rhinitis, sinusitis
Rare (less than 0.1%): Bronchospasm, dyspnea
Frequency not reported: Eosinophilic pneumonitis[Ref]
Gastrointestinal
Common (1% to 10%): Diarrhea, dyspepsia, nausea
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Abdominal pain, constipation, vomiting
Rare (0.01% to 0.1%): Dry mouth
Very rare (less than 0.01%): Pancreatitis
Frequency not reported: Intestinal angioedema[Ref]
Nervous system
Common (1% to 10%): Headache, dizziness
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Cerebrovascular accident, transient ischemic attack, syncope
Rare (less than 0.1%): Numbness, paresthesia, balance disturbance, drowsiness, tingling sensations, alteration or transient loss of taste, tinnitus[Ref]
Renal
Common (1% to 10%): Serum creatinine increased, BUN increased
Rare (less than 0.1%): Acute renal failure, renal insufficiency[Ref]
Dermatologic
Common (1% to 10%): Rash
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, pruritus, urticaria, erythema multiforme, psoriasis-like efflorescence, pemphigus, alopecia
Rare (less than 0.1%): Angioedema
Frequency not reported: Sweating, photosensitivity[Ref]
Cardiovascular
Common (1% to 10%): Flushing
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Myocardial infarction, angina pectoris, rhythm disorder, tachycardia, palpitation, hypotension
Frequency not reported: Symptomatic hypotension, postural hypotension[Ref]
Musculoskeletal
Common (1% to 10%): Myalgia
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Arthralgia[Ref]
Genitourinary
Common (1% to 10%): Urinary frequency
Rare (less than 0.1%): Impotence
Frequency not reported: Oliguria[Ref]
Metabolic
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Appetite loss, uric acid elevated
Rare (less than 0.1%): Hyperkalemia
Frequency not reported: Hyponatremia[Ref]
Hematologic
Rare (0.01% to 0.1%): Anemia, neutropenia, eosinophilia, thrombocytopenia
Very rare (less than 0.01%): Pancytopenia, agranulocytosis, hemolytic anemia in patients with glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency, hemoglobin decreased, hematocrit decreased, platelets decreased, white cell count decreased[Ref]
Psychiatric
Rare (less than 0.1%): Confusion, depression, sleep disturbances
Frequency not reported: Nervousness, mood changes, anxiety[Ref]
Ocular
Rare (less than 0.1%): Vision blurred[Ref]
Hepatic
Very rare (less than 0.01%): Hepatitis, liver enzymes elevated, serum bilirubin elevated[Ref]
