Summer BanksEnalapril
November 11th 2006 03:46
Enalapril :
Enalapril is in a class of drugs called angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors. It is most commonly used to treat high blood pressure and congestive heart failure. Enalapril is a vasodilator (it widens the blood vessels) that acts by blocking the production of chemicals that may be responsible for constricting, or narrowing, the blood vessels.
Treatment :
Enalapril can be taken either on an empty stomach or with food if it causes stomach irritation (unless your doctor directs otherwise). To become accustomed to taking this medication, try to take it at the same time(s) every day.
It may be several weeks before you notice the full effects of this medication.
Side Effects :
Minor: Abdominal pain, diarrhea, dizziness, drowsiness, fatigue, headache, heartburn, insomnia, nausea, nervousness, sweating, or vomiting. These side effects should disappear as your body adjusts to the medication.
To avoid dizziness when you stand, contract and relax the muscles of your legs for a few moments before rising. Do this by alternately pushing one foot against the floor while lifting the other foot slightly in a pedaling motion.
Major: Tell your doctor about any side effects that are persistent or particularly bothersome. IT IS ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT TO TELL YOUR DOCTOR about change in your taste perception; chest pain; difficulty in breathing; fainting; fever; itching; light-headedness (especially during the first few days); muscle cramps; palpitations; rash; sore throat; swelling of the face, eyes, lips, or tongue; tingling in the fingers or toes; or yellowing of the eyes or skin.
Interactions :
Enalapril interacts with several other types of medications:
Diuretics (water pills) and other antihypertensive medications can cause an excessive drop in blood pressure when combined with enalapril (especially with the first dose).
The combination of enalapril with spironolactone, triamterene, amiloride, potassium supplements, or salt substitutes can lead to hyperkalemia (dangerously high levels of potassium in the bloodstream).
Antacids containing aluminum or magnesium may decrease the efficacy of enalapril. Take antacids one hour before or two hours after your dose of enalapril.
Warnings :
Tell your doctor about unusual or allergic reactions you have had to any medications, especially to enalapril.
Tell your doctor if you now have or ever had blood disorders, heart failure, renal disease, or systemic lupus erythematosus.
Enalapril is in a class of drugs called angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors. It is most commonly used to treat high blood pressure and congestive heart failure. Enalapril is a vasodilator (it widens the blood vessels) that acts by blocking the production of chemicals that may be responsible for constricting, or narrowing, the blood vessels.
Treatment :
Enalapril can be taken either on an empty stomach or with food if it causes stomach irritation (unless your doctor directs otherwise). To become accustomed to taking this medication, try to take it at the same time(s) every day.
It may be several weeks before you notice the full effects of this medication.
Side Effects :
Minor: Abdominal pain, diarrhea, dizziness, drowsiness, fatigue, headache, heartburn, insomnia, nausea, nervousness, sweating, or vomiting. These side effects should disappear as your body adjusts to the medication.
To avoid dizziness when you stand, contract and relax the muscles of your legs for a few moments before rising. Do this by alternately pushing one foot against the floor while lifting the other foot slightly in a pedaling motion.
Major: Tell your doctor about any side effects that are persistent or particularly bothersome. IT IS ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT TO TELL YOUR DOCTOR about change in your taste perception; chest pain; difficulty in breathing; fainting; fever; itching; light-headedness (especially during the first few days); muscle cramps; palpitations; rash; sore throat; swelling of the face, eyes, lips, or tongue; tingling in the fingers or toes; or yellowing of the eyes or skin.
Interactions :
Enalapril interacts with several other types of medications:
Diuretics (water pills) and other antihypertensive medications can cause an excessive drop in blood pressure when combined with enalapril (especially with the first dose).
The combination of enalapril with spironolactone, triamterene, amiloride, potassium supplements, or salt substitutes can lead to hyperkalemia (dangerously high levels of potassium in the bloodstream).
Antacids containing aluminum or magnesium may decrease the efficacy of enalapril. Take antacids one hour before or two hours after your dose of enalapril.
Warnings :
Tell your doctor about unusual or allergic reactions you have had to any medications, especially to enalapril.
Tell your doctor if you now have or ever had blood disorders, heart failure, renal disease, or systemic lupus erythematosus.
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