Cardace 10mg Tablets 28’s

KSh 140.00

Cardace 10mg Tablets are commonly prescribed to manage high blood pressure (hypertension) and other related cardiovascular conditions. Cardace helps relax blood vessels, improving blood flow and reducing strain on the heart. Active Substance: Enalapril Maleate 10mg per tablet.

Anti-Hypertensive

Suggested Use

Cardace 10mg is indicated for:

  1. Hypertension: To lower high blood pressure, reducing the risk of stroke, heart attack, and kidney problems.
  2. Heart Failure: To improve survival and reduce symptoms in patients with heart failure.
  3. Prevention of Symptomatic Heart Failure: In patients with asymptomatic left ventricular dysfunction.
  4. Diabetic Nephropathy: To protect kidney function in diabetic patients with hypertension.
Dosage:

Always take Cardace 10mg exactly as prescribed by your healthcare provider.

  • Adults:
    • Initial dose: 5mg to 20mg once daily, depending on blood pressure and medical condition.
    • Maintenance dose: Typically, 10mg to 20mg daily.
    • Maximum dose: 40mg daily in divided doses.
  • Elderly: Lower starting dose, often 2.5mg to 5mg, based on individual response.
  • Children: Not recommended unless explicitly directed by a healthcare provider.

Administration: Swallow the tablet whole with water, with or without food.

Warning

  1. Allergic Reactions: Do not take if you are allergic to enalapril or any other ACE inhibitor.
  2. Pregnancy and Breastfeeding: Avoid use during pregnancy and lactation as it may harm the baby.
  3. Hypotension: Risk of low blood pressure, especially in patients with heart failure or those taking diuretics.
  4. Kidney Impairment: Use cautiously in patients with renal dysfunction; dose adjustment may be necessary.
  5. Hyperkalemia: Monitor potassium levels; avoid potassium supplements or potassium-sparing diuretics unless directed by a doctor.
  6. Angioedema: Rare but serious swelling of the face, lips, or throat can occur. Discontinue and seek medical attention immediately.
  7. Cough: Persistent dry cough is a common side effect; consult a doctor if bothersome.
  8. Drug Interactions:
    • Avoid combining with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), potassium supplements, or lithium.
    • Inform your doctor if you are taking diuretics, other blood pressure medications, or diabetes medications.
Side Effects
  • Common: Dizziness, headache, fatigue, nausea, or dry cough.
  • Serious: Angioedema, severe hypotension, kidney dysfunction, or hyperkalemia.

Note: Consult your healthcare provider immediately if you experience severe side effects or symptoms of an allergic reaction.

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Disclaimer

The content on this website was written and edited by Dawa Poa. Our health information, as at the time of publishing, is up-to-date, evidence-based and reviewed by health professionals. Yet, it isn’t intended to replace the medical information given to you by your doctor. You should not use the information on this website for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing any medication or other treatment.

We’ve provided this content for informational purposes only. Dawa Poa does not represent or warrant that the nutrition, ingredient, allergen and other product information on our Website are accurate or complete since this information comes from the product manufacturers. On occasion, manufacturers improve or change their product formulas and update their labels.

We thus recommend that you do not rely solely on the information presented on our Website. Instead, you should review the product’s label or contact the manufacturer directly if you have specific product concerns or questions. If you have specific healthcare concerns or questions about the products displayed, please contact your licensed healthcare professional for advice or answers.
We aim to provide you with the knowledge and support you need to make confident decisions about your health and well-being.

Our registered address is Ansell Pharmaceuticals Limited, Kinoo 87, off Waiyaki Way, Kiambu. Dr. David K. Karanja, a registered member of the Pharmaceutical Society of Kenya, is the Superintendent Pharmacist for this pharmacy. Dawa Poa is our online store

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