MAVIK (Trandolapril )
Purpose of medication and method of action: Mavik is a drug used to treat hypertension. It acts by interfering with the action of angiotensin, a naturally produced substance which can increase blood pressure. It falls into the pharmacology class of being an angiotensin II receptor antagonist

Side effects: There most common are: cough (35%), dizziness (23%), low blood pressure (11%), dizziness (6%, and gastrointestinal pain (heartburn). There is a rare side effect called angioedema which manifests itself as swelling of the face or extremities, eyes, lips and tongue. This can be severe enough to interfere with breathing

Drug Interactions: Use with potassium sparing diuretics such as spironolactone (Aldactone), triamterene (Dyrenium) and amiloride can increase potassium in blood to dangerous levels

Cautions and Contraindications: Use in pregnancy can result in damage and possibly death to the developing fetus.

Usual Dose: The usual starting dose is 1 mg daily (whites) and 2 mg daily (blacks) increasing to 4-8 mg daily