Enalapril5mg
Tablet
Albion Laboratories Ltd.
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| Alcohol | UNSAFE It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Enalapril. |
| Pregnancy | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Enalapril is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in... View More |
| Breastfeeding | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Enalapril is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
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| Driving | UNSAFE Enalapril may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. |
| Kidney | CAUTION Enalapril should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Enalapril may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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| Liver | CAUTION Enalapril should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Enalapril may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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Introduction
Enalapril belongs to a group of medicines known as angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors. It is widely used to treat high blood pressure and he... View More
Uses of Enalapril
- Hypertension (high blood pressure)
- Prevention of heart attack and stroke
- Heart failure
Side effects of Enalapril
- Decreased blood pressure
- Cough
- Increased potassium level in blood
- Fatigue
- Weakness
- Dizziness
How to use Enalapril
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Enalapril may be taken wit... View More
How Enalapril works
Enalapril is an angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. It works by reducing stress on the heart and relaxing blood vessel so that blood flows mo... View More
What if you forget to take Enalapril?
If you miss a dose of Enalapril, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
- It should be taken with or without food, preferably at the same time each day.
- Enalapril can make you feel dizzy for the first few days, so rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down. You can also prefer taking it at bedtim... View More
- Let your doctor know about any cough, or throat irritation that does not go away.
- It may increase the level of potassium in blood. Avoid taking potassium supplements and potassium-rich foods such as banana and broccoli.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Indication
Hypertension, Heart failure
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Adult Dose
Hypertension Oral Initial: 2.5-5 mg PO qDay Maintenance: 10-40 mg/day PO qDay or divided q12hr Left Ventricular Dysfunction Initial: 2.5 mg PO q1... View More
Child Dose
Hypertension 1 month to 16 years (oral) Initial: 0.08 mg/kg/day PO or divided q12hr; not to exceed 5 mg/day May increase PRN q2Weeks according to bl... View More
Renal Dose
Renal impairment CrCl <30 mL/min: (PO) Initiate 2.5 mg; titrate to response; not to exceed 40 mg Dialysis: 2.5 mg PO on day of dialysis; adjust dose o... View More
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity. History of angioedema due to previous treatment with ACE inhibitors; bilateral renal artery stenosis. Pregnancy.
Mode of Action
Enalapril, a prodrug of enalaprilat, competitively inhibits ACE from converting angiotensin I to angiotensin II (a potent vasoconstrictor) resulting in ... View More
Precaution
Impaired renal function. Hyperkalaemia, hypovolaemia, collagen vascular disease, valvular stenosis, during or immediately before or after anaesthesia, u... View More
Side Effect
1-10% Dizziness (4-8%),Hypotension (0.9-6.7%),Headache (2-5%),Chest pain (2%),Cough (1-2%),Rash (1.5%) Frequency Not Defined Asthenia,Nausea,Vomiti... View More
Pregnancy Category Note
Pregnancy May cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman; use of drugs that act on renin-angiotensin system during second and third trimest... View More
Interaction
May potentiate hypotensive action w/ diuretics, other antihypertensives, TCAs, nitrates or anaesth. Concomitant admin w/ lithium carbonate may cause lit... View More
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