EL 10mg Tablet 10'S
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ENALAPRIL MALEATE 10MG
By Sunij Pharma Pvt Ltd Prescription Needed
By Sunij Pharma Pvt Ltd Prescription Needed
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Drug Information for EL 10mg Tablet 10'S
What is EL?
- EL contains Enalapril which belongs to the class of medicines called angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE inhibitors)
CONSUMER MEDICINE INFORMATION
THERAPEUTIC USES
WARNING & PRECAUTIONS
INTERACTIONS
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
SIDE EFFECTS
MORE INFORMATION
What EL is used for?
It is used to treat,
- high blood pressure (hypertension)
- heart failure (weakening of heart function)
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
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.
SERIOUS
COMMON
UNCOMMON
RARE
VERY RARE
- 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
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Disclaimer:
The contents of this website are for informational purposes only and not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Do not disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.