Enalapril

Enalapril is an ACE inhibitor. ACE stands for angiotensin converting enzyme. Enalapril is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) in adults and children who are at least 1 month old.

Introduction #

Generic name: Enalapril

Brand names: Epaned, Vasotec

Drug class: Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors

Uses #

Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Treatment of Prevention of heart attack and stroke

Treatment of Heart failure

Benefits #

In Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Envas 5 Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called ACE inhibitors. It reduces stress on the heart and relaxes the blood vessels. This widens the blood vessels and makes it easier for the heart to pump blood around your body, thereby lowering your blood pressure. Controlled blood pressure reduces the risk of having a heart attack, stroke, or kidney problems. The medicine must be taken regularly, as prescribed, to be effective. You do not usually feel immediate benefit from taking this medicine, however, it helps you maintain your blood pressure in the long term.

In Treatment of Prevention of heart attack and stroke

Envas 5 Tablet lowers your blood pressure. As a result, it reduces the chance of damage to the small blood vessels in your heart and kidneys. This reduces the risk of getting a heart attack and kidney problems. It also helps in slowing down the rate at which they get worse if you already have problems. This medicine must be taken regularly to be effective.

In Treatment of Heart failure

Envas 5 Tablet makes it easier for your heart to pump blood around your body so the heart has to do less work. This can improve your heart function and reduce the symptoms of heart failure. It will help improve your quality of life and enable you to go about your daily activities more efficiently. The medicine must be taken regularly and as long as the doctor has prescribed it to be effective.

Directions for use #

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. Envas 5 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How it works #

Envas 5 Tablet is an angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. It works by reducing stress on the heart and relaxing blood vessel so that blood flows more smoothly and the heart can pump blood more efficiently.

Side effects #

Call your doctor at once if you have:

• A light-headed feeling, like you might pass out

• Slow heartbeats

• Pounding heartbeats or fluttering in your chest

• Little or no urination

• Jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes)

• Numbness, tingling, or burning pain in your hands or feet

• Fever, chills, cold or flu symptoms

• Easy bruising, unusual bleeding

• High potassium - nausea, weakness, tingly feeling, chest pain, irregular heartbeats, loss of movement.

Common enalapril side effects may include:

• Dizziness, feeling tired

• Cough

• Feeling light-headed.

Warnings #

• Do not use enalapril if you are pregnant. If you become pregnant, stop taking this medicine and tell your doctor right away.

• You should not use enalapril if you have ever had angioedema. Do not take enalapril within 36 hours before or after taking any medicine that contains sacubatril (such as Entresto).

• If you have diabetes, do not use enalapril together with any medication that contains aliskiren (such as Tekturna or Tekamlo).

• Enalapril can affect your heart or your electrolyte levels. Call your doctor if you have chest pain, pounding heartbeats or fluttering in your chest, a slow heart rate or weak pulse, a tingly feeling, muscle weakness, or muscle tightness or contraction.