| Active Ingridient | Enalapril |
| Brand | |
| Country of origin | India |
| Form | Oral Tablet |
Enapril Tablet contains Enalapril that belongs to a group of medicines called angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors. It is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and heart failure. It also reduces serious cardiovascular events such as stroke and heart attack.
Clinical Uses
Uses of Enapril Tablet are:
- High blood pressure (hypertension)
- Heart failure
- Risk of stroke and heart attack
Dose Options
The available strengths of Enapril Tablet are 5 mg, 10 mg, and 20 mg. The right dose is advised by the doctor depending on the severity of your condition.
How It Works
Enalapril, an active ingredient in Enapril Tablet, is an ACE inhibitor. It gets converted in the body to its active form called Enalaprilat. It blocks the specific enzyme that helps narrowing and tightening of the blood vessels. When this enzyme gets blocked, it relaxes and widens the blood vessels. This helps reduce high blood pressure and allows the heart to pump blood more efficiently.
Side Effects
Side effects of Enapril Tablet include:
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Blurred vision
- Low blood pressure
- Difficulty breathing
- Chest pain
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Weakness
- Rashes and allergy
If these symptoms become persistent or if any unusual symptoms occur, visit your doctor to manage the symptoms.
Precautions & Warnings
- Alcohol should be avoided while taking Enapril Tablet as it may cause the risk of low blood pressure.
- Enapril Tablet is not safe during pregnancy as it may cause serious harm to the unborn baby.
- Breastfeeding women should not use this medicine as it may pass into the breast milk.
- Enapril Tablet may cause dizziness and affect your vision, so avoid driving while taking this medicine.
- Kidney and liver disease patients should use the Enapril Tablet with caution.
- Enapril Tablet is not recommended to use in children.
Drug Interactions
Inform your doctor about any other medicines you are taking. Do not combine Enapril Tablet along with other blood pressure medicines, potassium supplements, and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicines.
Some medicines that can interact with Enapril Tablet include:
- Ketoconazole
- Valsartan
- Amiloride
- Lithium
- Lomitapide
- Potassium iodide
- Potassium phosphate
- Tizanidine
- Sodium nitrite
- Ibuprofen
- Naproxen
- Sparsentan
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