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Enalap 10mg Tablet
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Product introduction
Enalap 10mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines known as angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors. It is widely used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure and may be prescribed after a heart attack. It also lowers the chances of having a heart attack or stroke.
Enalap 10mg Tablet is used to lower blood pressure (hypertension) and may prevent changes or damage to the heart and kidney.
Enalap 10mg Tablet is used to lower blood pressure (hypertension) and may prevent changes or damage to the heart and kidney.
Uses of Enalap Tablet
- Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure)
- Treatment of Prevention of heart attack and stroke
- Treatment of Heart failure
Benefits of Enalap Tablet
In Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Enalap 10mg 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
Enalap 10mg 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
Enalap 10mg 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.
Side effects of Enalap Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Enalap
- Decreased blood pressure
- Cough
- Increased potassium level in blood
- Fatigue
- Weakness
- Dizziness
How to use Enalap Tablet
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. Enalap 10mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Enalap 10mg Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Enalap 10mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Enalap 10mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Use of Enalap 10mg Tablet immediately after childbirth should be avoided.
Use of Enalap 10mg Tablet immediately after childbirth should be avoided.
Driving
UNSAFE
Enalap 10mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Enalap 10mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Enalap 10mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Regular monitoring of blood pressure, kidney function test, and potassium levels is recommended while you are taking this medicine.
Regular monitoring of blood pressure, kidney function test, and potassium levels is recommended while you are taking this medicine.
Liver
CAUTION
Enalap 10mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Enalap 10mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Inform your doctor if you experience fatigue, develop yellowing of the skin and eyes or white stools while taking this medicine.
Inform your doctor if you experience fatigue, develop yellowing of the skin and eyes or white stools while taking this medicine.
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Quick tips
- It should be taken with or without food, preferably at the same time each day.
- Enalap 10mg Tablet can make you feel dizzy for the first few days, so rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down. You can also prefer taking it at bedtime to avoid dizziness throughout the day.
- Let your doctor know about any cough, or throat irritation that does not go away.
- It may increase the level of potassium in blood. Avoid taking potassium supplements and potassium-rich foods such as banana and broccoli.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Dipeptides
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
CARDIAC
Action Class
Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors
Patient concerns
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FAQs
What is Enalap 10mg Tablet? What is it used for?
Enalap 10mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines known as angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors. It relaxes and widens the blood vessels, making it easier for the blood to pass through the vessels. As a result of this, the heart does not have to work more to push the blood. Since the workload on the heart is reduced, it helps to lower the blood pressure and thus reduces the risk of heart attack and stroke. It is also used for the treatment and prevention of congestive heart failure.
Does Enalap 10mg Tablet cause excessive urination? Can it cause kidney damage?
No, Enalap 10mg Tablet does not cause excessive urination (loss of water through urine). The use of Enalap 10mg Tablet may not affect normally functioning kidneys. However, damage to the kidneys may occur when Enalap 10mg Tablet is given with a diuretic (water pill, a medicine that increases the urine output). In such a case, either the diuretic should be discontinued or its dose should be reduced. If you have severe heart failure or your kidneys are already affected then there is a risk of kidney failure. However, timely and appropriate treatment can reverse the damage caused to kidneys.
Can use of Enalap 10mg Tablet affect my liver?
In rare cases, Enalap 10mg Tablet may cause yellowing of skin and eyes, loss of appetite and an increase in liver enzymes. It can also cause considerable damage to the liver and even death. Therefore, if you experience any such symptoms, call your doctor immediately.
Is it safe to use Enalap 10mg Tablet along with hydrochlorthiazide?
You have to be careful when taking Enalap 10mg Tablet with hydrochlorothiazide, as it can further decrease your blood pressure. You may also develop symptoms of kidney failure, such as a reduced amount of urine, swelling of your legs, ankles, and feet from retention of water. While some may experience unexplained shortness of breath, excessive drowsiness or fatigue, persistent nausea, confusion, pain or pressure in your chest and seizures (fits). These symptoms usually occur if there is substantial water or salt loss prior to starting Enalap 10mg Tablet. Therefore, if you face any such issues contact your doctor who will either advise you to discontinue hydrochlorothiazide or give a lower dose. The doctor may also advise you Enalap 10mg Tablet in very low doses when used in combination with hydrochlorothiazide.
I am taking ibuprofen for arthritis, is it safe to take Enalap 10mg Tablet along with it?
You should avoid taking ibuprofen and Enalap 10mg Tablet together since there is a risk of kidney damage. Also, this combined usage may reduce the effectiveness of Enalap 10mg Tablet. Consult your doctor for an alternative to ibuprofen.
How long does it take for Enalap 10mg Tablet to start working?
Enalap 10mg Tablet starts reducing blood pressure within few hours. However, it may take few weeks to see full benefits. You may not notice any difference after taking Enalap 10mg Tablet for high blood pressure, it can only be noticed when you get your blood pressure checked. So, keep taking the medicine to feel better. If you are taking Enalap 10mg Tablet for heart failure, it may take few weeks to months before you start feeling better.
How long do I need to take Enalap 10mg Tablet?
You may have to take Enalap 10mg Tablet for long time (even for life time), until and unless any serious side effect starts bothering and deters you from taking it. However, do not stop taking it without the advice of your doctor.
What can happen if I suddenly stop taking Enalap 10mg Tablet?
You should not stop taking Enalap 10mg Tablet without consulting your doctor. Doing this can suddenly increase your blood pressure which may cause a risk of heart attack or stroke. If you experience any side effects, talk to your doctor who will prescribe you another medicine.
Is it safe to take Enalap 10mg Tablet for a long time?
Yes, Enalap 10mg Tablet is generally well tolerated by most people and can be taken for long term. However, its long-term use can sometimes cause your kidneys to not work properly. Your doctor will get regular blood tests done to check whether your kidneys are functioning properly or not.
Can I take Enalap 10mg Tablet before surgery?
Inform your doctor that you are taking Enalap 10mg Tablet, before surgery, especially when the use of general anesthetic (to put you to sleep) is recommended. This is done because Enalap 10mg Tablet can reduce your blood pressure when it is used with an anesthetic. Hence, your doctor may advise you to stop taking Enalap 10mg Tablet 24 hours before surgery.
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Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: February, 2025
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