Enaril 10 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.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Enaril 10 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 Enaril 10 immediately after childbirth should be avoided.
UNSAFE
Enaril 10 may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
CAUTION
Enaril 10 should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Enaril 10 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.
CAUTION
Enaril 10 should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Enaril 10 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.
Medicine Overview of Enaril 10mg Tablet
Introduction
Enaril 10 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 hea...
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Uses of Enaril 10
Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Prevention of heart attack and stroke
Heart failure
Side effects of Enaril 10
Common
Decreased blood pressure
Cough
Increased potassium level in blood
Fatigue
Weakness
Dizziness
How to use Enaril 10
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. Enaril 10 may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Enaril 10 works
Enaril 10 is an angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. It works by reducing stress on the heart and relaxing blood vessel so that blood flows more smoothly and the heart can pump blood more efficiently.
What if you forget to take Enaril 10?
If you miss a dose of Enaril 10, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
Quick Tips
It should be taken with or without food, preferably at the same time each day.
Enaril 10 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 ...
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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.
Brief Description
Indication
Hypertension, Heart failure
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Adult Dose
Hypertension
Oral
Initial: 2.5-5 mg PO qDay
Maintenance: 10-40 mg/day PO qDay or divided q12hr
Left Ventricular Dysfunction
Initial: 2.5 mg PO ...
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Child Dose
Hypertension
1 month to 16 years (oral)
Initial: 0.08 mg/kg/day PO or divided q12hr; not to exceed 5 mg/day
May increase PRN q2Weeks according to ...
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Renal Dose
Renal impairment
CrCl <30 mL/min: (PO) Initiate 2.5 mg; titrate to response; not to exceed 40 mg
Dialysis: 2.5 mg PO on day of dialysis; adjust dose...
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Contraindication
Hypersensitivity. History of angioedema due to previous treatment with ACE inhibitors; bilateral renal artery stenosis. Pregnancy.
Mode of Action
Enalapril, a prodrug of enalaprilat, competitively inhibits ACE from converting angiotensin I to angiotensin II (a potent vasoconstrictor) resulting i...
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Precaution
Impaired renal function. Hyperkalaemia, hypovolaemia, collagen vascular disease, valvular stenosis, during or immediately before or after anaesthesia,...
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Side Effect
1-10%
Dizziness (4-8%),Hypotension (0.9-6.7%),Headache (2-5%),Chest pain (2%),Cough (1-2%),Rash (1.5%)
Frequency Not Defined
Asthenia,Nausea,Vomi...
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Pregnancy Category Note
Pregnancy
May cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman; use of drugs that act on renin-angiotensin system during second and third trime...
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Interaction
May potentiate hypotensive action w/ diuretics, other antihypertensives, TCAs, nitrates or anaesth. Concomitant admin w/ lithium carbonate may cause l...
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