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Composition :

ENALAPRIL-2.5MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Sunij Pharma Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

NPPA :

Regulated

Therapeutic Class

ANTI- HYPERTENSIVES

Country of origin

INDIA

Manufacturer/Marketer address

T-1/B National Park, Gulbai Tekra, Ahmedabad ? 380 015, (India)
Other Info - EL20001

FAQs

El 2.5 mg Tablet is an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. It works by inhibiting a chemical in the body that causes blood vessels to constrict. As a result, enalapril relaxes the blood vessels. This decreases blood pressure while increasing the delivery of blood and oxygen to the heart.

No, it is a prescribed drug, given by a physician for preventing specific medical conditions. Taking it on your own can cause unwanted side-effects.

It is advised to continue your medicine even after your blood pressure is under control or becomes normal as blood pressure can shot up any time. If you have any discomfort, please consult your doctor immediately.

Usually El 2.5 mg Tablet is prescribed for a long term treatment ranging from weeks to months for treating heart related conditions and disorders. However, taking it on your own for years without doctor's consent can be fatal. Hence, only take it as long as your doctor has prescribed it to you.

Before surgery, you should inform your doctor that you are taking El 2.5 mg Tablet as it can reduce your blood pressure when used along with anaesthesia which is given before a major operation.

The use of El 2.5 mg Tablet is not recommended during the first trimester of pregnancy. The use of El 2.5 mg Tablet or any ACE inhibitors is usually contraindicated during the second and third trimester of pregnancy. Hence, you should always consult doctor your doctor before using El 2.5 mg Tablet .

If you forget to take El 2.5 mg Tablet at any time, take it as soon as you remember, then continue to take it at the usual times. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.

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Alcohol

Unsafe

El 2.5 mg Tablet may enhance the hypotensive (low blood pressure) effect of this drug. For better advise, you should consult your doctor whether you can take El 2.5 mg Tablet with alcohol.

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

The use of El 2.5 mg Tablet or any ACE inhibitors is usually contraindicated during the second and third trimester of pregnancy. It may cause harm to the developing fetus. Hence, you should always consult your doctor before using El 2.5 mg Tablet .

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Use of El 2.5 mg Tablet is not recommended during breastfeeding stage.

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Driving

Unsafe

Drive with caution, El 2.5 mg Tablet may cause blurry vision, and dizziness or weariness may occur.

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Liver

Caution

Rare elevation in the liver enzymes (like bilirubin) have been observed while taking El 2.5 mg Tablet , so it has to be taken with caution. Especially if you have a history of liver diseases/conditions. Dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.

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Kidney

Caution

El 2.5 mg Tablet to be taken with caution, especially in case of severe kidney disease. Dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor. El 2.5 mg Tablet should be given with precaution in hemodialysis condtion.

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Children

Caution

El 2.5 mg Tablet is not recommended for children. The safety and effectivenss of El 2.5 mg Tablet has not been established in children due to limited testing of this drug on children by competent authorities across the world. If necessary, your doctor will decide whether to give El 2.5 mg Tablet or not.

About El 2.5 mg Tablet

El 2.5 mg Tablet is prescribed alone or in combination with other drugs. El 2.5 mg Tablet belongs to angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, primarily used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. El 2.5 mg Tablet is an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor which lower increased blood pressure by blocking a naturally occurring substance known as angiotensin II (that tightens your blood vessels). El 2.5 mg Tablet allows these constricted blood vessels to relax and therefore help lower high blood pressure. However, El 2.5 mg Tablet does not cure high blood pressure (hypertension) but does help control it. In addition to this, El 2.5 mg Tablet also reduces the physical effects of anxiety. Hypertension (High blood pressure) is a condition in which the force exerted by the blood against the artery walls becomes so high that it causes health problems, such as heart disease.

You can take El 2.5 mg Tablet with a meal or after/before a meal. Your doctor will advise you on the exact dosage and how often you have to take El 2.5 mg Tablet based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience headaches, ankle swelling, slow heart rate, and nausea. El 2.5 mg Tablet may lower your blood pressure especially if taken with alcohol. So, avoid driving and operating heavy machinery. Most of these side effects of El 2.5 mg Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Try not to stop taking this medicine of your own. Even if your blood pressure becomes routine, you should not stop using El 2.5 mg Tablet . Doing so may worsen your condition. Let your doctor know if you have had or currently have any liver, kidney, or heart problems. During pregnancy and lactation, El 2.5 mg Tablet should be only taken after consulting your doctor. You should regularly monitor your blood pressure and heart rate.

Uses of El 2.5 mg Tablet

High blood pressure, Prevention of Congestive heart failure.

Medicinal Benefits Mweb

Medicinal Benefits

El 2.5 mg Tablet is primarily used to treat hypertension or high blood pressure. In combination therapy, it is also prescribed with other drugs, like thiazide diuretics (water pills). Besides, El 2.5 mg Tablet prevents congestive heart failure in combination with diuretics (water pills) and cardiac glycosides like digitalis. In these patients, El 2.5 mg Tablet improves heart complications, increases survival, and reduces hospitalization frequency.

Directions for Use

Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.

Side Effects of El 2.5 mg Tablet

  • Cough
  • Dizziness
  • Vision blurred
  • Weakness
  • Nausea (feeling sick)

Drug Warnings

El 2.5 mg Tablet should not be given to the people allergic to El 2.5 mg Tablet , have low blood pressure (less than 90 mm of Hg), have had a heart attack, kidney disease, liver disease, pregnant women or planning to get pregnant and breastfeeding women. Besides this, tell your doctor if you have low blood pressure (hypotension),  heart disease, liver disease, kidney disease, or are currently on dialysis. El 2.5 mg Tablet is not recommended in neonates and children with worse kidney functioning (glomerular filtration rate <30 mL/min). The level of raised bilirubin has been reported in some cases, so patients with liver diseases (like cirrhosis, jaundice, yellowing of skin/eye etc.) should take the El 2.5 mg Tablet with caution. Do not take El 2.5 mg Tablet with alcohol as it may cause low blood pressure (hypotension) with symptoms of dizziness, drowsiness, weariness, or sleepiness. Tell your doctor that, you are using El 2.5 mg Tablet before undergoing any dental or other surgery. Your doctor might stop this medicine before the surgery.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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EnalaprilAliskiren
Critical
EnalaprilCandesartan
Severe

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EnalaprilAliskiren
Critical
How does the drug interact with El 2.5 mg Tablet:
Using aliskiren together with El 2.5 mg Tablet may increase the risk of serious side effects such as kidney problems, low blood pressure, and high potassium levels in the blood.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking El 2.5 mg Tablet with aliskiren is not recommended, but it can be taken together if your doctor advises. However, contact your doctor if you experience nausea, vomiting, weakness, confusion, tingling of the hands and feet, or feelings of heaviness in the legs. Do not stop taking any medications without consulting a doctor.
EnalaprilCandesartan
Severe
How does the drug interact with El 2.5 mg Tablet:
Due to additive or synergistic effects, coadministration of El 2.5 mg Tablet with candesartan may raise the risk of hyperkalemia, hypotension, syncope, and renal failure. The risk is increased if you are elderly, dehydrated, or have a history of kidney or heart disease.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking El 2.5 mg Tablet together with Candesartan may result in an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by your doctor. However, contact your doctor immediately if you experience signs and symptoms of hyperkalemia, such as nausea, vomiting, confusion, numbness, tingling in hands and feet, and irregular heartbeat. It is advised to limit the intake of potassium-rich foods like tomatoes, bananas, mangoes, beans and potassium-containing supplements. Do not discontinue any medication without consulting your doctor.
EnalaprilTizanidine
Severe
How does the drug interact with El 2.5 mg Tablet:
El 2.5 mg Tablet, when taken together with Tizanidine, may lead to hypotension (low blood pressure) due to the additive effect.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking El 2.5 mg Tablet together with Tizanidine may possibly result in an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by your doctor. However, contact your doctor immediately if you experience signs and symptoms of hypotension, such as headache, dizziness, drowsiness, fainting, or irregular heartbeat. It is advised not to drive or operate any machinery that requires alertness and to be cautious when getting up from a sitting or lying position. Do not discontinue any medication without consulting your doctor.
EnalaprilPotassium chloride
Severe
How does the drug interact with El 2.5 mg Tablet:
Co-administration of Potassium chloride with El 2.5 mg Tablet may increase potassium levels in the blood. High potassium levels can cause hyperkalemia (a high level of the electrolyte potassium in the blood), which can lead to kidney problems, muscle paralysis, and abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of El 2.5 mg Tablet with Potassium chloride can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, consult the doctor if you experience nausea, vomiting, weakness, tingling of the hands and feet, and feelings of heaviness in the legs. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
EnalaprilAmiloride
Severe
How does the drug interact with El 2.5 mg Tablet:
Due to the additive effect, the coadministration of El 2.5 mg Tablet and Amiloride (potassium-sparing diuretic) may increase blood potassium levels. The risk is increased if you are elderly, dehydrated, or have a history of kidney or heart disease.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking El 2.5 mg Tablet together with Allopurinol may possibly result in an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by your doctor. However, if you experience any signs and symptoms of hyperkalemia like, weakness, confusion, numbness or tingling, and uneven heartbeats, consult your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medication without consulting your doctor.
EnalaprilTeriflunomide
Severe
How does the drug interact with El 2.5 mg Tablet:
Teriflunomide can cause liver damage, and taking it with medications like El 2.5 mg Tablet, which have a similar effect, increases the risk.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking El 2.5 mg Tablet and Teriflunomide together can cause an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has suggested it. However, contact your doctor if you experience fever, chills, joint discomfort, swelling, skin irritation, itching, tiredness, stomach ache, dark urine, or bleeding. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
EnalaprilAllopurinol
Severe
How does the drug interact with El 2.5 mg Tablet:
Coadministration of Allopurinol with El 2.5 mg Tablet may increase the risk of severe allergic reactions and infections.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Allopurinol and El 2.5 mg Tablet, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. However, if you develop throat tightness, shortness of breath, itching, rash, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue, fever, and/or muscle pain or weakness, contact your doctor immediately. Also, let your doctor know if you notice signs of infection or experience chills, fever, sore throat, extreme tiredness, body pains, or other flu-like symptoms. Do not stop using any medications without consulting your doctor.
EnalaprilPotassium chloride
Severe
How does the drug interact with El 2.5 mg Tablet:
Taking El 2.5 mg Tablet with potassium chloride increases the potassium levels in the blood, which may lead to hyperkalemia. In severe cases, hyperkalemia may lead to muscular paralysis, kidney damage and cardiac problems. The risk is increased if you are elderly, dehydrated, or have a history of kidney or heart disease.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking El 2.5 mg Tablet together with Potassium chloride may possibly result in an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by your doctor. However, contact your doctor immediately if you experience signs and symptoms of hyperkalemia, such as nausea, vomiting, confusion, numbness, tingling in hands and feet, and irregular heartbeat. It is advised to limit the intake of potassium-rich foods like tomatoes, bananas, mangoes, beans, and potassium-containing supplements. Do not discontinue any medication without consulting your doctor.
EnalaprilTelmisartan
Severe
How does the drug interact with El 2.5 mg Tablet:
Coadministration of El 2.5 mg Tablet with Telmisartan may increase the risk of hyperkalemia (high potassium levels in the blood), hypotension, syncope (fainting), and renal failure due to additive or synergistic effects. If you are elderly, dehydrated, or have a history of renal or heart illness, your risk is enhanced.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking El 2.5 mg Tablet together with Telmisartan may possibly result in an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by your doctor. However, contact your doctor immediately if you experience signs and symptoms of hyperkalemia, such as nausea, vomiting, confusion, numbness, tingling in hands and feet, and irregular heartbeat. It is advised to limit the intake of potassium-rich foods like tomatoes, bananas, papayas, mangoes, beans, and potassium-containing supplements. Do not discontinue any medication without consulting your doctor.
EnalaprilAmiloride
Severe
How does the drug interact with El 2.5 mg Tablet:
Using El 2.5 mg Tablet together with amiloride may increase the levels of potassium in your blood, especially if you are dehydrated or have kidney disease or diabetes.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking amiloride and El 2.5 mg Tablet together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. However, consult the doctor if you experience weakness, confusion, numbness or tingling, and uneven heartbeats. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.

Drug-Food Interactions

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ENALAPRIL-2.5MGPotassium rich foods
Moderate

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ENALAPRIL-2.5MGPotassium rich foods
Moderate
Common Foods to Avoid:
Lentils, Orange Juice, Oranges, Raisins, Potatoes, Salmon Dried, Spinach, Sweet Potatoes, Tomatoes, Coconut Water, Beans, Beetroot, Broccoli, Bananas, Apricots, Avocado, Yogurt

How to manage the interaction:
Consuming a high-potassium diet while taking El 2.5 mg Tablet can cause hyperkalemia (elevated blood potassium levels). Hyperkalemia may lead to dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, or a rapid heartbeat. Avoid the consumption of potassium-rich foods.

Drug-Diseases Interactions

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No Drug - Disease interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • ALISKIREN
  • INSULIN
  • LITHIUM

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No

Special Advise

  • If hypotension occurs, the patient should be placed in the supine position and if necessary, should receive an intravenous infusion of normal saline.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Keep your weight under control with a body mass index (BMI) of 19.5-24.9.
  • Do regular physical activity or exercise for at least 150 minutes per week, or about 30 minutes most days of the week. Doing this can help lower your raised blood pressure by about 5 mm of Hg.
  • Opt for a diet rich in whole grains, fruits, veggies and low-fat dairy products.
  • Limit sodium chloride (table salt) intake in your daily diet to 2300 mg per day or less than 1500 mg is ideal for most adults.
  • If you are taking alcohol, then only one serving for women and two servings for men is advisable.
  • Quitting smoking is the best strategy to lower the risk of heart disease.
  • Avoid chronic stress as it can raise your blood pressure. Try to enjoy and spend time with your loved ones to cope with stress and practice mindfulness techniques.
  • Monitor your blood pressure daily and if there is too much fluctuation, immediately contact your doctor.
  • Including heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acid-containing food drinks in your daily diet. You can also use low-fat cooking oil like olive oil, soybean oil, canola oil, and coconut oil to help lower your elevated blood pressure.

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