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Enacare-5 Tablet 10's Substitute

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Composition:

ENALAPRIL-5MG

Uses:

Enacare-5 Tablet 10's is used in the treatment of High blood pressure, Prevention of Congestive heart failure. The detailed uses of Enacare-5 Tablet 10's are as follows:<br/>• Hypertension: Enacare-5 Tablet 10's treats high blood pressure to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, and kidney damage by relaxing blood vessels.<br/>• Heart Failure: Enacare-5 Tablet 10's manages heart failure by reducing strain on the heart and improving symptoms like shortness of breath and fatigue, and helps in the prevention of congestive heart failure.<br/>• Kidney Protection: Enacare-5 Tablet 10's can also help to protect the kidneys in people with diabetes or kidney disease by reducing proteinuria and slowing disease progression.<br/>

Medicinal Benefits:

Enacare-5 Tablet 10's 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, Enacare-5 Tablet 10's prevents congestive heart failure in combination with diuretics (water pills) and cardiac glycosides like digitalis. In these patients, Enacare-5 Tablet 10's improves heart complications, increases survival, and reduces hospitalization frequency.

FAQs

Enacare-5 Tablet 10's is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.

Enacare-5 Tablet 10's 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.

Before surgery, you should inform your doctor that you are taking Enacare-5 Tablet 10's as it can reduce your blood pressure when used along with anaesthesia which is given before a major operation.

If you forget to take Enacare-5 Tablet 10's 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.

Enacare-5 Tablet 10's may cause side effects such as nausea, weakness, cough, dizziness and blurred vision. If these side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

No, Enacare-5 Tablet 10's does not cause excessive urination. Normal kidney function may not be affected by Enacare-5 Tablet 10's. However, when Enacare-5 Tablet 10's is given with a diuretic (water pill, a medicine that increases the urine output), kidney damage may occur. In this case, either the diuretic should be stopped or its dose should be lowered. If you have severe heart failure or your kidneys are already affected then there is a risk of kidney failure. However, kidney damage can be reversed by timely and appropriate treatment.

Rarely, Enacare-5 Tablet 10's may cause yellowing of skin and eyes, an increase in liver enzymes and loss of appetite. Additionally, it might cause significant liver damage and even death. Therefore, if you experience any such symptoms, contact your doctor immediately.

You should be cautious when taking Enacare-5 Tablet 10's with hydrochlorothiazide, as it can further lower your blood pressure. You may also develop kidney failure symptoms, such as a reduced amount of urine, swelling of your legs, ankles, and feet from water retention. While others may experience unexplained shortness of breath, persistent nausea, excessive drowsiness or fatigue, pain, confusion, or pressure in your chest and seizures (fits). These symptoms typically occur if there is considerable water or salt loss prior to starting Enacare-5 Tablet 10's. Therefore, if you experience any of these symptoms, contact your doctor who will either advise you to stop taking hydrochlorothiazide or lower the dose. The doctor may also recommend you Enacare-5 Tablet 10's in very low doses when used in combination with hydrochlorothiazide.

You are recommended to avoid taking ibuprofen with Enacare-5 Tablet 10's as there is a risk of kidney damage and may reduce the effectiveness of Enacare-5 Tablet 10's. However, please consult your doctor before taking Enacare-5 Tablet 10's with other medicines.

Enacare-5 Tablet 10's starts working within few hours. However, it may take few weeks to see its full effects. After taking Enacare-5 Tablet 10's for high blood pressure, you may not notice any difference until you get your blood pressure checked. It may take few weeks to months before you start feeling better, if you are taking Enacare-5 Tablet 10's for heart failure.

You should take Enacare-5 Tablet 10's for as long as it is advised by your doctor. You might need to take it lifelong, until and unless any serious side effect starts bothering and stops you from taking it. However, do not stop taking it without first consulting your doctor.

Yes, Enacare-5 Tablet 10's can be taken for long term as it is generally well tolerated by most people. However, long-term usage of it can sometimes impair your kidneys functioning. Your doctor will recommend regular blood tests to check whether your kidneys are functioning properly or not.