Renitec

Indication of Renitec:

Enalapril maleate is a drug used for the treatment of hypertension, heart failure, and left ventricular dysfunction.

Action of Renitec:

One of the ways enalapril works to help lower blood pressure and treat heart failure is that it widens blood vessels. This means that blood is able to pass through them more easily and the heart doesnt have to pump as hard to move blood around the body. This also means that when you place extra demands on your heart, such as during exercise, the heart may cope better so you may not get short of breath as easily.Enalapril belongs to a group of drugs called Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitors.

Dose Advice of Renitec:

Enalapril may be taken with or without food. Essential hypertension: With a diuretic, or in the elderly: initially 25 mg. Without a diuretic: initially 5 mg once daily. Usual maintenance dose is 10-40 mg daily in single or 2 divided doses.Renovascular hypertension: Initially less than or equal to 5 mg; usual maintenance dose is 20 mg once daily. Congestive Heart Failure (with diuretic): Initially, less than or equal to 25mg. Usual maintenance is 10-20 mg as a single or divided dose. LV dysfunction: Initially the recommended dose is 25 mg twice daily. The usual maintenance dose is 10 mg twice daily.

Schedule of Renitec:

S4

Common side effects of Renitec:

HeadacheDizzinessFatigueDiarrhoeaRashHypotension (low blood pressure)CoughNausea

Uncommon side effects of Renitec:

Abdominal painVomitingConstipationAnorexia Muscle crampsImpotenceHair lossSore throatHoarsenessDifficulty breathingRinging in the ears (tinnitus)Blurred visionTaste alteration

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