Enalapril 20 mg

Enalapril is a drug that is used for treating high blood pressure. It is in a class of drugs called angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors. ACE is an enzyme in the body that causes the formation of angiotensin II. Angiotensin II causes the arteries in the body to narrow, thereby elevating blood pressure. ACE inhibitors, such as enalapril, lower blood pressure by preventing the formation of angiotensin II thereby relaxing the arteries. ACE inhibitors also improve the effectiveness of the heart in patients with heart failure by reducing the blood pressure that the heart must maintain.

Enalapril (Vasotec) is administered for treatment of hypertension, congestive heart failure, diabetes-related kidney problems, and to improve survival after a heart attack.

Dosage and Directions
Take exactly as it was prescribed by your doctor. Dosage depends on severeness of arterial hypertension. Besides, Vasotec maybe administered in patients with hypertension crisis, in this case a tablet of Vasotec is taken under a tongue and sucked.

Precautions
If you are allergic to any medications, have liver or kidney disorders hyperpotassemia, dehydrated, suffer because of a stroke, pathology of blood vessels, diabetes inform your doctor first than to talk this medication. Do not take alcohol which may aggravate dizziness, and also be careful if you are driving and avoid physical activity.

Contraindications
Enalapril (Vasotec) cannot be administered in case of hypersensitivity to inhibitors of angiotensin converting enzyme, pregnancy, infancy.

Side Effects
Generic Enalapril (Vasotec) is generally well tolerated and its side effects are minor and transient. The most common of them is dry cough which disappears when intake of Vasotec is discontinued. Other side effects may include: abdominal pain, diarrhea, dizziness, fatigue, nausea and vomiting, loss of appetite, chest pain, numbness of fingertips and toes, skin eruption, pain in a throat, pale skin, easy bruising or bleeding, fast, pounding, or uneven heartbeats.