Pronunciation: tran-DOEL-a-pril
Mechanism of action: Trandolapril ballicule
Visual mnemonic: Trandolapril mascot
“May Vick trans(fer) dolla Prils?”
Easter/April theme → ACE inhibitor = -pril (aPril)
Bananas in bunches → ↑ serum potassium
What it isACE inhibitor; hypertension and post-infarction left ventricular dysfunction.
Why this oneA very long half-life gives true once-daily cover.
What limits itCough, hyperkalemia and the hemodynamic creatinine rise. Contraindicated in pregnancy.
Molecular structure: Trandolapril
FDA-approved for
Generic entry2006
Classes and tags
Clinical profile
Therapeutic safety burden2 / 4
Overdose danger2 / 4
Weight-gain liability0 / 4
Sedation liability0 / 4
QT / Torsades0 / 4
Direct muscarinic antagonism0 / 4
Embryofetal risk4 / 4
Legacy pregnancy categoryD
Defining liabilityHyperkalemia, kidney injury, angioedema, fetal toxicity and increased lithium exposure.
Active metabolites
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Memory aids: interaction avatars
Box: minimal PK interactions
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