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Ednyt 5mg is a drug belonging to the group of ACE inhibitors, has vasodilator effects and is indicated for use in patients with hypertension. To use the drug effectively and safely, you need to know the effects, how to use and note when taking the drug.
1. Ednyt 5mg . drug effect
Ednyt is a blood pressure medication that contains the active ingredient enalapril. Enalapril maleate is an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) is a reaction catalyst that converts angiotensin I to angiotensin II, which is a vasoconstrictor, water and salt retention causing hypertension. In addition, enalapril maleate can also inhibit the breakdown of bradykinin, which is a potent vasoconstrictor peptide.
From there, Enalapril helps lower blood pressure to normal. After using the drug, it should work within an hour and the effect lasts for at least 24 hours.
Enalapril's blood pressure lowering effect is not too rapid, does not cause the patient to fall into an excessively low blood pressure. It is usually gentle, slow but prolonged lowering and it also does not cause an increase in heart rate.
2. Indications and contraindications Ednyt 5mg
Ednyt 5mg is used in cases including:
Patients with hypertension. Combined use in cases of heart failure. Preventing signs of heart failure such as shortness of breath, fatigue after physical activity or swelling of the ankles and feet. Prevention of coronary ischemia and congestive heart failure. Contraindicated for use in the following cases:
Allergy to enalapril maleate or to any other ingredient of the drug. There is a history of angioedema causing shortness of breath, swelling of the face, etc., due to previous use of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors, idiopathic or hereditary angioedema. Have mitral stenosis or aortic stenosis. Pregnant women. Women during lactation.
3. Usage and dosage of Ednyt 5mg
How to use: The drug is prepared in the form of tablets, patients should drink with water and should take it at a fixed time of the day.
Dosage is as follows:
For patients with hypertension: The usual starting dose is 5 to 20mg orally once a day, depending on the degree of hypertension. Some people can stay at 5mg per day for a long time and still see results, but some people need to take 20mg orally per day. The maximum long-term dose should not exceed 40mg orally per day. Patients with heart failure: The usual starting dose is 2.5 mg orally once daily. The dose may be gradually increased depending on the patient's response, but should not exceed 40 mg per day. In case of renal failure: Creatinine clearance from 30 to 80 ml/min, dose 5 to 10 mg/day. Creatinine clearance 10 to 30 ml/min, dose 2.5 to 5 mg/day. Elderly patients: Depending on the severity of the disease, the ability to respond to the drug and the glomerular filtration rate to have a suitable dose. Use in Children: The use of Enalapril tablets in children with high blood pressure is rather limited. The usual starting dose is 2.5 mg/day for children weighing 20-50 kg and a maximum of 20 mg/day. If near-heavy >50kg is 5mg/day and maximum 40mg/day.
4. Side effects when using Ednyt
Some possible side effects from taking this medicine include:
Feeling dizzy, tired, blurred vision. If the patient has a persistent dry cough, it may be necessary to change another medicine Diarrhea, abdominal pain. Rash on the skin. Headache, sometimes fainting. Excessively low blood pressure, changes in heart rate, tachycardia, causing angina or chest pain. Depression . Allergic reactions with manifestations such as swelling of the face, lips, tongue, throat, difficulty swallowing or breathing, abdominal pain. In this case, the patient needs to go to a medical facility for immediate treatment. Drugs that increase potassium levels should not be supplemented with potassium or combined with potassium-sparing diuretics, increasing the level of creatinine in the blood. Changes in taste. Hematologic side effects: Blood and lymphatic system disorders such as anemia, aplastic anemia, hemolytic anemia, neutropenia, agranulocytosis, decreased hematocrit, thrombocytopenia, bone marrow suppression, lymphoma, autoimmune disease... However, it's very rare. Some rare effects in the process of using the drug such as: weakness, cramps, flushing, ringing in the ears, fever.
5. Notes when using Ednyt 5mg
Patients need to inform the doctor about medical history such as blood disease, heart valve disease, kidney failure... and previous history of drug allergy. Do not arbitrarily increase or decrease the dose or stop using the drug without the consent of the treating doctor.
Drug interactions may occur with drugs, patients need to be careful when using them together. Such drugs include:
Antihypertensive drugs such as: beta-blockers, calcium channel blockers or diuretics .... Because they increase the degree of hypotension, sometimes causing the patient to have hypotension. exceed. Medicines containing potassium include dietary salt substitutes. Because it may increase the risk of hyperkalemia. Lithium is used to treat one type of depression, or tricyclic antidepressants, antipsychotics. Anti-inflammatory drugs, cough medicines contain sympathomimetic components. Anticoagulants. If you are pregnant or suspect that you may be pregnant, you need another suitable antihypertensive drug. In case of drug overdose, there is a risk of lowering blood pressure, you need to monitor your own symptoms and go to the nearest medical facility for adjustment. If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember. Do not take a double dose the next day.
Store the medicine in a cool, dry place below 25 degrees Celsius, avoid direct sunlight. Keep medicine out of reach of children. Do not use the medicine when it has expired or shows signs of damage.
Ednyt is a medication that contains the main ingredient enalapril, commonly used to control high blood pressure. When taking medication, in addition to the main effect of the drug, you can also experience side effects and drug interactions. Therefore, when taking the drug, consult your doctor and if there are side effects, you also need to consult your doctor to consider whether to change to another drug or not?
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