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Envas 10 Tablet Substitute

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Composition:

ENALAPRIL-10MG

Uses:

Envas 10 Tablet is used in the treatment of High blood pressure, Prevention of Congestive heart failure. The detailed uses of Envas 10 Tablet are as follows:<br/>• Hypertension: Envas 10 Tablet treats high blood pressure to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, and kidney damage by relaxing blood vessels.<br/>• Heart Failure: Envas 10 Tablet 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: Envas 10 Tablet can also help to protect the kidneys in people with diabetes or kidney disease by reducing proteinuria and slowing disease progression.<br/>

Medicinal Benefits:

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

FAQs

Envas 10 Tablet is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.

Envas 10 Tablet 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 Envas 10 Tablet as it can reduce your blood pressure when used along with anaesthesia which is given before a major operation.

If you forget to take Envas 10 Tablet 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.

Envas 10 Tablet 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, Envas 10 Tablet does not cause excessive urination. Normal kidney function may not be affected by Envas 10 Tablet . However, when Envas 10 Tablet 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, Envas 10 Tablet 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 Envas 10 Tablet 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 Envas 10 Tablet . 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 Envas 10 Tablet in very low doses when used in combination with hydrochlorothiazide.

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

Envas 10 Tablet starts working within few hours. However, it may take few weeks to see its full effects. After taking Envas 10 Tablet 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 Envas 10 Tablet for heart failure.

You should take Envas 10 Tablet 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, Envas 10 Tablet 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.