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Enalapril Maleate

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Enalapril Maleate is an orally active ACE inhibitor. It lowers peripheral vascular resistance without causing an increase in the heart rate. It is an ideal drug for hypersensitive patients who are intolerant to beta-blockers. It is effective when used alone or in combination with other medications.

Brand Name:

Vasotec, Renotek

Uses of Enalapril Maleate

The drug is used for treating high blood pressure or hypertension in adults and children. It is considered useful in treatment of congestive heart failure. It is also used as a preventive measure in certain conditions that could lead to heart failure.

Working of Enalapril Maleate

The drug works by preventing a chemical in your blood called angiotensin I from converting into a more potent form. This potent from of the chemical increases salt and water retention in your body. The drug acts by relaxing blood vessels and causing them to widen. This lowers the blood pressure, thereby avoiding strokes, heart attacks and kidney problems.

Enalapril Maleate Dosage

Enalapril maleate can be orally administered and is available in the doses of 2.5 mg, 5 mg, 10 mg, and 20 mg tablets.

Essential and renovascular hypertension: Initially 5 mg once a day, if with diuretic then 2.5mg. Maintenance dose 10-20 mg once daily. Max: 40 mg once daily.
Congestive Heart Failure: Initially 2-5 mg gradually increased to maintenance dose of 10-20 mg once or in divided doses.

Side Effects of Enalapril Maleate
The drug has certain side effects, that can affect individuals in different ways. The following are some of the side effects, that are often associated with the drug:

Dry cough
Precipitant hypotension
Dizziness
Headache
Nausea
Diarrhoea
Fatigue
Cough
Muscle cramps

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