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Introduction of
Enalapril Maleate
Enalapril is used alone or in combination with
other medications to treat high blood pressure. It is also
used in combination with other medications to treat heart
failure. Enalapril is in a class of medications called
angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors. It works by
decreasing certain chemicals that tighten the blood vessels,
so blood flows more smoothly and the heart can pump blood more
efficiently. Enalapril is also sometimes used to treat kidney
disease related to diabetes. Talk to your doctor about the
possible risks of using this medication for your condition.
Precautions before taking
Enalapril Maleate
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tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to
enalapril, benazepril, captopril, fosinopril, lisinopril,
moexipril, perindopril, quinapril, ramipril, trandolapril,
or any other medications.
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tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and
nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional
supplements, and herbal products you are taking. Be sure to
mention any of the following: aspirin and other nonsteroidal
anti-inflammatory medications such as indomethacin;
diuretics; lithium ; and potassium supplements. Your doctor
may need to change the doses of your medications or monitor
you carefully for side effects.
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tell your doctor if you have or have ever had heart or
kidney disease; lupus; scleroderma; diabetes; or angioedema,
a condition that causes difficulty swallowing or breathing
and painful swelling of the the face, throat, tongue, lips,
eyes, hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs.
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tell your doctor if you plan to become pregnant or are
breast-feeding.
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if
you are having surgery, including dental surgery, tell the
doctor or dentist that you are taking enalapril.
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you should know that diarrhea, vomiting, not drinking enough
fluids, and sweating a lot can cause a drop in blood
pressure, which may cause lightheadedness and fainting.
Enalapril Maleate Side Effects
Enalapril may cause side effects. Tell your
doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
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cough
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dizziness
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rash
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weakness
Some side effects can be serious. The following
symptoms are uncommon, but if you experience any of them, call
your doctor immediately:
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swelling of the face, throat, tongue, lips, eyes, hands,
feet, ankles, or lower legs
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hoarseness
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difficulty breathing or swallowing
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yellowing of the skin or eyes
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fever, sore throat, chills, and other signs of infection
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lightheadedness
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fainting
Enalapril Maleate Storage
Keep
Enalapril in the container it came
in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store
Enalapril at
room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not
in the bathroom). Throw away any medication that is outdated
or no longer needed. Talk to your pharmacist about the proper
disposal of your medication.
Disclaimer:
Information on this page is provided for general
information purposes. You should not make a clinical treatment
decision based on information contained in this page without
consulting other references including the package insert of
the drug, textbooks and where relevant, expert opinion. We
cannot be held responsible for any errors you make in
administering drugs mentioned on this page, nor for use of any
erroneous information contained on this page.
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