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Enalapril 5mg Tablets 28`s
KSh 690.00
Enalapril 5mg Tablets are a type of ACE inhibitor used to control high blood pressure and treat heart failure. They work by relaxing blood vessels, which helps blood flow better, lowers blood pressure, and eases the heart’s workload. Active Ingredient: Enalapril Maleate 5 mg.
Anti-Hypertensives
Suggested Use
- Treatment of high blood pressure (hypertension), helping to reduce the risk of strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems.
- Management of heart failure by improving heart function and symptoms.
- Can be used to prevent complications in patients with asymptomatic left ventricular dysfunction, a condition where the heart has reduced pumping ability but no symptoms.
Dosage:
- Adults: The usual starting dose is 5 mg once daily. Depending on response and tolerance, the dose may be increased to a maintenance dose of 10-20 mg once daily or in divided doses. The maximum dose should not exceed 40 mg per day.
- Heart Failure: The starting dose is usually 2.5 mg once daily, which may be gradually increased to 20 mg daily in divided doses based on clinical response.
- Elderly Patients: Dose adjustments may be needed based on kidney function and clinical response.
- Children (6 years and older): Dose and usage are based on body weight and will be determined by a physician.
Take Enalapril as directed by a healthcare professional. It can be taken with or without food but should be taken at the same time each day.
Warning
- Some may experience severe allergic reactions, including swelling of the face, lips, or throat, and should discontinue use and seek medical attention.
- Enalapril can affect kidney function. Regular monitoring is necessary, especially in patients with kidney disease or those taking diuretics.
- This medication may increase potassium levels in the blood; caution is needed with potassium supplements or potassium-sparing diuretics.
- Enalapril may cause low blood pressure, especially after the first dose or if dehydrated. Patients should avoid standing up quickly to prevent dizziness.
- Enalapril should not be used during pregnancy and breastfeeding, as it may harm the baby.
- Inform doctors if you are undergoing surgery, as Enalapril can interact with certain anaesthetics.
- Common side effects include dizziness, fatigue, headache, and a persistent dry cough.
- Severe side effects may include swelling, difficulty breathing, fainting, and changes in kidney function or electrolyte levels.
