Blood Pressure/Cholesterol

Vasotec (enalapril maleate)

Helps reduce high blood pressure, strokes, heart attacks and kidney problems stop. Drugs and other medicines (eg, "water pills" diuretics /, digoxin) is used in the treatment of heart failure. Blood vessels dilate, the effect can be extended. A group of drugs called ACE inhibitors, drug belongs. Adults and children with high blood pressure (hypertension) is treated.

At the same time (s) to keep in mind every day. You can take this medication with or without food. Most people who have high blood pressure do not feel sick. Medicine to its potassium content, which is rare muscle weakness or very slow heart rate can be as serious side effects may be increased. Take this medication by mouth, usually once or twice daily, or as prescribed by your doctor. Use this medication regularly to get the most benefit from it. Several weeks to treat high blood pressure, it will take before the full benefits of a medicine for several weeks or months, if they are used in heart failure. The Commission will continue taking it even if you feel well-importance. Before talking to your doctor or pharmacist without potassium supplements or potassium-containing salt, take the option. Tell your doctor immediately if these effects are. If you take this medicine when a liquid suspension, shake the bottle well before each use. Measure the dose carefully. Supplements based on your medical condition and response to therapy.

ACE inhibitors reduce blood pressure and heart must maintain the heart in heart failure patients to improve efficiency. This is a class of medications called angiotensin enzyme (ACE) change. Vasotec is a drug used to treat high blood pressure. Angiotensin II is narrow, raising blood pressure causes the arteries in the body. enalapril as the ACE inhibitors reduce angiotensin II, arterial blood pressure to avoid relaxing. ACE in the body, which leads to the formation of angiotensin II is an enzyme.

Do not take 2 doses at once. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and resume regular dosing schedule. Vasotec If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible.

The room temperature below 86 degrees Fahrenheit (30 degrees C) away from light and moisture pills store. Keep all medicines away from children and pets. Discard any unused suspension after 30 days. 36-46 degrees F (2-8 ° C), cold liquid suspension. Do not store in the bathroom.

Use it in the last 6 months of pregnancy due to fetal exposure to loss is not recommended. This medicine is excreted in breast milk. That the dizziness and lightheadedness due to lower your blood pressure at least to wake up slowly from a sitting or lying position is growing. Before surgery, the doctor or dentist that you are taking this medication, tell. Allergic reaction to face / lips / throat (angioedema), contain the history of the tongue: Before using this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have. Be careful not to get too used, which can cause excessive sweating during hot. Consult your doctor if you experience severe vomiting or diarrhea. (Eg, benazepril captopril) or to other ACE inhibitors; Vasotec taking, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it or if you already have a bee sting or wasp allergy, or any other, including exposure to certain membranes (allergic blood filtration) used . See also the warnings section. Caution when using this drug in the elderly because they are more sensitive to its effects, especially dizziness may be. Drink enough fluids to avoid over-dehydrated. Before this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially: kidney disease, liver disease (loss of electrolytes such as sodium), potassium, heart problems, severe dehydration, high blood diabetes (poorly controlled), strokes, vascular disease (eg, collagen vascular diseases such as lupus, scleroderma). This medicine may make you dizzy, careful driving or operating machinery for engaging in activities requiring alertness. If you are pregnant or think you are pregnant, may seek medical attention immediately. Drugs caused serious harm to the fetus (possibly death) if pregnancy can be done in the last 6 months. Caution when using this drug in children because they may be more sensitive to its effects. If you have a limited fluid intake, consult your doctor for further instructions. Limit alcoholic beverages. This medicine if you have certain illnesses should not be. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. Drugs used during pregnancy to an absolute minimum during the first 3 months. Although there are no reports of damage in infants, consult your doctor before breast-feeding. Severe loss of body fluids to lower blood pressure and worsen dizziness.