Product Details
ENALAPRIL MALEATE 10 MG
Introduction : Enalapril 10mg tablet is an angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. It works by blocking a substance in the body that causes the blood vessels to tighten. As a result, enalapril 10mg relaxes the blood vessels. This lowers blood pressure and increases the supply of blood and oxygen to the heart.
Enalapril 10mg is also used in combination with other medicines to treat congestive heart failure and cut down on the number of hospital visits for heart problems.
This medicine is available only with your doctors prescription. .
Remember that this medicine will not cure your high blood pressure but it does help control it. Therefore, you must continue to take it as directed if you expect to lower your blood pressure and keep it down. You may have to take high blood pressure medicine for the rest of your life. If high blood pressure is not treated, it can cause serious problems such as heart failure, blood vessel disease, stroke, or kidney disease.
Indication : Enalapril 10mg is used alone or together with other medicines to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). High blood pressure adds to the workload of the heart and arteries. If it continues for a long time, the heart and arteries may not function properly. This can damage the blood vessels of the brain, heart, and kidneys, resulting in a stroke, heart failure, or kidney failure. Lowering blood pressure can reduce the risk of strokes and heart attacks.
Administration : The dose of this medicine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctors orders or the directions on the label
Storage : Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
Mechanism of Action : Enalapril maleate is the maleate salt of enalapril, a derivative of two amino acids, L-alanine and L-proline . Enalapril maleate inhibits angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) after hydrolysis to enalaprilat. The primary mechanism through which enalapril lowers blood pressure is believed to be suppression of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system. Inhibition of ACE blocks the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II resulting in decreased vasopressor activity and decreased aldosterone secretion
Side Effects : Blurred vision; confusion; dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position; sweating; unusual tiredness or weakness
This drug may cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fatigue, rash, dizziness, headache, or asthenia
Safety Advice / Warnings : Discontinue enalapril maleate as soon as possible when pregnancy is detected, since fetal toxicity, including injury and death to the developing fetus,
Hyperkalemia (high potassium in the blood) may occur while you are using this medicine. Check with your doctor right away if you have the following symptoms: abdominal or stomach pain, confusion, difficulty with breathing, irregular heartbeat, nausea or vomiting, nervousness, numbness or tingling in the hands, feet, or lips, shortness of breath, or weakness or heaviness of the legs. Do not use supplements or salt substitutes containing potassium without first checking with your doctor.
Instruct patient to rise slowly from a sitting/supine position, as drug may cause orthostatic hypotension
References : Product Information: Enalapril Aurovitas oral tablets, enalapril maleate oral tablets. Aurovitas Spain, SAU (per AEMPS;Spain), Avda. De Burgos, 16-D, 28036 Madrid, Spain, 2019.
Product Information: Enalapril Aurobindo Pharma Italia oral tablet, enalapril maleate oral tablet. Aurobindo Pharma (Italia) Srl (per AIFA;Italy), Via San Giuseppe, Saronno, Italy, 2019.