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About EL 5mg Tablet

ENALAPRIL is prescribed alone or in combination with other drugs. ENALAPRIL belongs to angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, primarily used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. ENALAPRIL is an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor which lower increased blood pressure by blocking a naturally occurring substance known as angiotensin II (that tightens your blood vessels). ENALAPRIL allows these constricted blood vessels to relax and therefore helps lower high blood pressure. However, ENALAPRIL does not cure high blood pressure (hypertension) but does help control it. In addition to this, ENALAPRIL also reduces the physical effects of anxiety. Hypertension (High blood pressure) is a condition in which the force exerted by the blood against the artery walls becomes so high that it causes health problems, such as heart disease.

You can take ENALAPRIL with a meal or after/before a meal. Your doctor will advise you on the exact dosage and how often you have to take ENALAPRIL based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience headaches, ankle swelling, slow heart rate, and nausea. ENALAPRIL may lower your blood pressure especially if taken with alcohol. So, avoid driving and operating heavy machinery. Most of these side effects of ENALAPRIL do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Try not to stop taking this medicine of your own. Even if your blood pressure becomes routine, you should not stop using ENALAPRIL. Doing so may worsen your condition. Let your doctor know if you have had or currently have any liver, kidney, or heart problems. During pregnancy and lactation, ENALAPRIL should be only taken after consulting your doctor. You should regularly monitor your blood pressure and heart rate.

Uses of EL 5mg Tablet

High blood pressure, Prevention of Congestive heart failure.

Medicinal Benefits of EL 5mg Tablet

ENALAPRIL is primarily used to treat hypertension or high blood pressure. In combination therapy, it is also prescribed with other drugs, like thiazide diuretics (water pills). Besides, ENALAPRIL prevents congestive heart failure in combination with diuretics (water pills) and cardiac glycosides like digitalis. In these patients, ENALAPRIL improves heart complications, increases survival, and reduces hospitalization frequency.

Directions for Use

Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.

Side Effects of EL 5mg Tablet

• Cough
• Dizziness
• Vision blurred
• Weakness
• Nausea (feeling sick)

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In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

ENALAPRIL should not be given to people allergic to ENALAPRIL, have low blood pressure (less than 90 mm of Hg), have had a heart attack, kidney disease, liver disease, are pregnant women, or planning to get pregnant and breastfeeding women. Besides this, tell your doctor if you have low blood pressure (hypotension),  heart disease, liver disease, kidney disease, or are currently on dialysis. ENALAPRIL is not recommended in neonates and children with worse kidney functioning (glomerular filtration rate <30 mL/min). The level of raised bilirubin has been reported in some cases, so patients with liver diseases (like cirrhosis, jaundice, yellowing of skin/eye, etc.) should take the ENALAPRIL with caution. Do not take ENALAPRIL with alcohol as it may cause low blood pressure (hypotension) with symptoms of dizziness, drowsiness, weariness, or sleepiness. Tell your doctor that, you are using ENALAPRIL before undergoing any dental or other surgery. Your doctor might stop this medicine before the surgery.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction:

ENALAPRIL may interact with diuretics (water pills), potassium supplements, anti-diabetic drugs or insulin, high blood pressure-lowering pills (aliskiren), and lithium.

Drug-Disease Interaction:

ENALAPRIL should not be given in patients with angioedema (swelling), bone marrow suppression, congestive heart failure, hemodialysis, hyperkalemia (high potassium level), low blood pressure (hypotension), liver disease, and kidney dysfunction

Safety Advice

ALCOHOL

ENALAPRIL may enhance the hypotensive (low blood pressure) effect of this drug. For better advice, you should consult your doctor about whether you can take ENALAPRIL with alcohol.

PREGNANCY

The use of ENALAPRIL or any ACE inhibitor is usually contraindicated during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy. It may cause harm to the developing fetus. Hence, you should always consult your doctor before using ENALAPRIL.

BREAST FEEDING

Use of ENALAPRIL is not recommended during the breastfeeding stage.

DRIVING

Drive with caution, ENALAPRIL may cause blurry vision, and dizziness or weariness may occur.

LIVER

Rare elevation in the liver enzymes (like bilirubin) has been observed while taking ENALAPRIL, so it has to be taken with caution. Especially if you have a history of liver diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.

KIDNEY

ENALAPRIL is to be taken with caution, especially in the case of severe kidney disease. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor. ENALAPRIL should be given with precaution in hemodialysis conditions.