Mavik

Mavik is a medicine known as an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor, which is used alone or in combination with other medicines to treat high blood pressure. Mavik is also used after a heart attack that causes heart failure or worsens how well the heart pumps.

How does this medication work?

Mavik works by blocking a chemical in your body that causes blood vessels to narrow. By blocking this chemical, Mavik relaxes and widens your blood vessels, allowing your blood to flow through with less resistance.

What are the beneficial effects of this medication and when should I begin to have results?

What:

High Blood Pressure: By lowering your blood pressure, Mavik lowers your risk of a stroke or a heart attack.

After a Heart Attack: Mavik may increase survival and lower the need for hospitalization from heart failure in people who have had a heart attack.

When: Mavik may start lowering your blood pressure within 1 week. Though you may not feel an improvement or change in the way you feel, it is very important to keep taking your medicine as prescribed to keep your condition under control.

How do I know it is working?

Check your blood pressure regularly. Your healthcare provider will also check your blood pressure at every visit. Following an appropriate diet and exercise plan will also affect your blood pressure results.

The following is not a full list of side effects. Side effects cannot be anticipated. If any develop or change in intensity, tell your healthcare provider as soon as possible. Only your healthcare provider can determine if it is safe for you to continue taking this medication.

Mavik can harm your unborn baby. Talk to your healthcare provider about other ways to lower your blood pressure if you plan to become pregnant. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you become pregnant while taking Mavik.

High Blood Pressure

More common side effects may include: cough, dizziness, diarrhea.

Heart Failure

More common side effects may include: cough, dizziness.

Less common side effects of Mavik may include:

Serious allergic reaction with symptoms such as extreme swelling of your face, lips, tongue, throat, or gut (causing severe abdominal [stomach area] pain). You may have an increased risk of experiencing these symptoms if you have a history of angioedema (a condition involving swelling of the face, extremities, eyes, lips, and tongue) or if you are African American.

Low blood pressure with symptoms such as lightheadedness, especially during the first few days of taking Mavik. Dehydration, excessive sweating, diarrhea, or vomiting can lead to an excessive fall in your blood pressure, which can cause lightheadedness and possible fainting.

Low blood neutrophil (type of blood cells that fight infections) levels with symptoms of an infection (such as sore throat or fever).

Do not take Mavik if you are allergic to it, any of its ingredients, or if you have a history of angioedema related to previous treatment with similar medicines.

If you are diabetic, do not take Mavik in combination with aliskiren.

Tell your healthcare provider about all prescription, over-the-counter, and herbal medications you are taking before beginning treatment with Mavik. Also, talk to your healthcare provider about your complete medical history, especially if you have diabetes; kidney, liver, or heart problems; a disease that affects your immune system (such as lupus or scleroderma); plan to undergo surgery or receive anesthesia; or if you have a history of angioedema.

The information below is based on the dosage guidelines your healthcare provider uses. Depending on your condition and medical history, your healthcare provider may prescribe a different regimen. Do not change the dosage or stop taking your medication without your healthcare provider's approval.

High Blood Pressure

Adults: The recommended starting dose is 1 or 2 milligrams (mg) once a day. Your healthcare provider may adjust your dose based on your previous blood pressure medication and may increase your dose as needed, until the desired effect is achieved.

After a Heart Attack

Adults: The recommended starting dose is 1 mg once a day. Your healthcare provider may give you a higher dose depending on your needs.

If you have kidney or liver impairment, your healthcare provider may adjust your dose appropriately.

Take Mavik exactly as prescribed by your healthcare provider. Do not change your dose or stop taking Mavik without first talking to your healthcare provider.

Do not become pregnant while taking this medication.

Do not become dehydrated. Drink adequate amount of fluids while you are taking Mavik.

Do not take potassium supplements or salt substitutes that contain potassium without first talking to your healthcare provider.

If Mavik is taken with certain other drugs, the effects of either could be increased, decreased, or altered. It is especially important to check with your healthcare provider before combining Mavik with the following: aliskiren, blood pressure/heart medications called angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) (such as losartan or valsartan), dextran, diabetes medicines (such as insulin), injectable gold (sodium aurothiomalate), lithium, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) (such as ibuprofen or naproxen), potassium supplements, salt substitutes containing potassium, or water pills (such as amiloride, spironolactone, or triamterene).

Do not take Mavik if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Mavik can harm your unborn baby. Tell your healthcare provider immediately if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding.

If you miss a dose of Mavik, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the one you missed and return to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take two doses at once.

Store at room temperature.

In the event of a medical emergency call your doctor or 9-1-1 immediately. In the event of overdose, call your doctor or poison control for further instructions.
National Poison Control#: Call 1-800-222-1222

This PDR+ drug information has been developed by the Physicians’ Desk Reference Network (PDRN), a source of medication information trusted by doctors for over 65 years.

This monograph summarizes the most important information about your medication and does not cover all the information you may need. If you have any questions or concerns or want to learn more about your medication, ask your healthcare provider; he/she will be able to provide answers to your questions. This medication should only be used by the patient for whom it was prescribed and should not be shared with other people.

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