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Fosinopril sodium

Likely Compatibility

Fairly safe. Mild or unlikely adverse effects. Compatible under certain circumstances. Follow-up recommended. Read Commentary.

Fosinopril and its active metabolite fosinoprilat are angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEI) used in the treatment of hypertension and heart failure. Oral administration once day.

Except for a reference of the manufacturer (FDA 2002) with no declared values, since the last update we have not found published data on its excretion in breastmilk.

Other compounds in the same group (ACEI) are not significantly excreted in breast milk, but until further published data on this drug in relation to breastfeeding are known safer alternatives may be preferable. (Hale, LactMed, Anderson 2018)

Due to its potential renal toxicity in premature infants, it is preferable to avoid its use during the neonatal period in case of prematurity. (Serrano 2015)

The protective role of breastfeeding against maternal hypertension has been proven. (Park 2018)

 

Alternatives

  • Captopril (Safe product and/or breastfeeding is the best option.)

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Pharmacokinetics

Variable Value Unit
Oral Bioavail. 36 %
Molecular weight 586 daltons
Protein Binding 95 %
pKa 3.78 -
Tmax 3 hours
14 hours

References

  1. Anderson PO. Treating Hypertension During Breastfeeding. Breastfeed Med. 2018 Abstract
  2. Park S, Choi NK. Breastfeeding and Maternal Hypertension. Am J Hypertens. 2018 Abstract
  3. AEMPS. Fosinopril. Ficha técnica. 2017 Full text (in our servers)
  4. Serrano Aguayo P, García de Quirós Muñoz JM, Bretón Lesmes I, Cózar León MV. Tratamiento de enfermedades endocrinológicas durante la lactancia. [Endocrinologic diseases management during breastfeeding.] Med Clin (Barc). 2015 Jan 20;144(2):73-9. Abstract
  5. FDA (Bristol-M-S). Fosinopril. Drug Summary. 2002 Full text (in our servers)

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