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Generic: Enalapril Maleate

Form: Tablet 5mg

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 q12hr May titrate up to 20 mg/day Congestive Heart Failure Initial: 2.5 mg PO qDay or q12hr Maintenance: 5-40 mg/Day PO divided q12hr; titrate slowly q2Weeks Hepatic impairment: No dosage adjustment required

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 blood pressure not to exceed 0.58 mg/kg/day (or 40 mg/day)

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 on nondialysis days according to BP CrCl <30 mL/min: (IV) Initiate 0.625 mg q6hr; titrate based on response CrCl ?30 mL/min: (PO) Initiate 5 mg/day; titrate to maximum of 40 mg CrCl ?30 mL/min: (IV) 1.25 mg q6hr; titrate based on response

Contraindication

Hypersensitivity. History of angioedema due to previous treatment with ACE inhibitors; bilateral renal artery stenosis. Pregnancy.

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Uses of __NAME__

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Side effects of __NAME__

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How to use __NAME__

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. __NAME__ may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How __NAME__ works

__NAME__ 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 __NAME__?

If you miss a dose of __NAME__, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

Safety Advice

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with __NAME__.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ 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.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ 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 __NAME__ immediately after childbirth should be avoided.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of __NAME__ 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.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of __NAME__ 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.