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MRP ₹ 34.86 (Inclusive of all taxes) 10 Tablet(s) in a Strip Mfr: Sunij Pharma Pvt Ltd Country of Origin: NA
What is EL?
- EL contains Enalapril which belongs to the class of medicines called angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE inhibitors)
What EL is used for?
It is used to treat,
- high blood pressure (hypertension)
- heart failure (weakening of heart function)
Talk to Doctor
Pregnancy & Breast Feeding
Children & Adolescents
Driving & Using Machines
Talk to your doctor before taking this medicine, if you:
- are allergic (hypersensitive) to Enalapril, or any of the other ingredients in these medicine
- have diabetics or impaired kidney function
- have a heart problem
- have hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
- have laryngeal edema, angioedema
- have a condition involving the blood vessels in the brain
- have a blood problem such as low or lack of white blood cells (neutropenia/agranulocytosis), low blood platelet count (thrombocytopenia) or fewer red blood cells (anemia)
- have a liver problem or develop jaundice (yellowing of the skin and white of the eye)
- are undergoing dialysis
- have low blood pressure
- have collagen vascular disease (e.g. lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis or scleroderma)
- are having dialysis
- are on a salt restriction diet
- are over 70 years of age
- EL is not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women as it may cause serious harm to your baby
- Your doctor will work out the right dose based on your child’s weight
- Sometimes EL may make you feel dizzy, you should not drive or operate machinery until you know how the drug affects you
Tell your doctor if you are taking:
- aliskiren, beta blockers, vasodilators or water tablets (diuretics), medicine used to treat high blood pressure
- medicines containing potassium spironolactone, amiloride, and triamterene
- lithium, used for the treatment of certain kind of depression
- tricyclic antidepressants such as amitriptyline used for treating depression
- medicines for mental problems called 'antipsychotics'
- certain pain or arthritis medicines
- barbiturates (sedatives used for sleeplessness or epilepsy)
- cholestyramine (used to help control cholesterol levels)
- antidiabetic drugs including oral agents to lower blood sugar and insulin
- procainamide used to treat abnormal heart rhythms
- non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) including COX-2-inhibitors, aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid)
- corticosteroids (used to treat certain conditions such as rheumatism, arthritis, allergic conditions, asthma or certain blood disorders
- antacids (used for the relief of indigestion)
- allopurinol(used to treat gout)
- cholestyramine (used to help control cholesterol levels)
- medicines for the treatment of cancer
- ciclosporin (immunosuppressive agents for autoimmune disorders)
- procainamide used to treat abnormal heart rhythms
- non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), including COX-2-inhibitors (medicines that reduce inflammation, and can be used to help relieve pain)
- Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you
- It should be swallowed whole with a drink of water
- It can be taken with or without food
- Do not cut, crush or chew the tablet
- It should be taken twice daily (2 tablets a day), one in the morning and one in the evening
For Adults
High blood pressure
- The recommended starting dose is form 5mg to 20mg taken once a day
- The long-term dose is 20mg taken once daily
- The maximal long-term dose is 40mg once a day
For Heart failure
- The starting dose is 2.5mg taken once a day
- The long-term dose is 20mg taken in one or two doses
- The maximal long-term dose is 40mg each day, divided in two doses
For children and adolescents
- The recommended starting doses are: between 20 kg and 50 kg – 2.5 mg each day more than 50 kg – 5 mg each day
- The maximum of 20 mg daily can be used in children who are between 20 kg and 50 kg
- The maximum of 40 mg daily can be used in children who are more than 50 kg
If you take more EL
- If you (or someone else) accidentally take too many tablets, you should tell your doctor at once or contact the nearest casualty department
If you forget to take EL
- If you forget to take a dose, skip the missed dose. Take the next dose as usual. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose
If you stop taking EL
- Do not stop taking your medicine unless your doctor has told you to do so
Like all medicine, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
- severe dizziness or lightheadedness (especially at the start of the treatment or when the dose is increased)
- swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat which may cause difficulty in breathing or swallowing
- swelling of your hands, feet or ankles
- a sudden, unexpected rash or burning, red or peeling skin
- sore throat or fever
- ringing in your ears (tinnitus)
- bone marrow depression (reduction in blood cell count)
- inflammation of the liver, increase in liver enzymes or bilirubin (measured in tests), jaundice (yellowing of the skin and/or eyes)
- Stevens-Johnson syndrome' (reddening or scaling of your skin, blistering or raw sores)
- blood disorders lower number of white and red blood cells, lower hemoglobin, lower number of blood platelets
- feeling dizzy, weak or sick
- blurred vision
- cough
- diarrhea or abdominal pain, rash
- headache, fainting (syncope)
- low blood pressure, changes in heart rhythm, fast heartbeat, angina or chest pain
- weakness or fatigue, depression
- increased potassium level, increased levels of creatinine in your blood
- change in sense of taste, shortness of breath
- indigestion, vomiting, constipation, anorexia (loss of appetite)
- slow movement of food through your intestine, inflammation of your pancreas
- irritated stomach (gastric irritations), dry mouth, ulcer, impaired kidney function, kidney failure
- runny nose, sore throat or hoarseness
- sudden fall in blood pressure (you may experience dizziness, fainting or light-headedness)
- fast or uneven heart beats (palpatations)
- heart attack
- anemia (including aplastic and hemolytic)
- stroke (possibly due to very low blood pressure in certain high-risk patients)
- confusion, difficulty sleeping, sleepiness, nervousness
- feeling your skin prickling or being numb
- vertigo
- asthma
- increased perspiration
- itching or nettle rash
- loss of hair
- muscle cramps, flushing, generally feeling unwell (malaise), high temperature (fever)
- impotence
- high level of proteins in your urine
- low level of blood sugar or sodium, high level of blood urea
- autoimmune diseases
- strange dreams or sleep problems
- pulmonary infiltrates
- inflammation of your nose
- pneumonia
- inflammation of the cheeks, gums, tongue, lips, throat
- lower amount of urine produced
- skin disorder due to an allergic reaction or infection called erythema multiforme
- enlarged breasts in men
- swelling in your intestine (intestinal angioedema)
- Keep this medicine out of reach of children
- Store at room temperature (15-25°C)
- Do not use this medicine after the expiry date
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