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Enam medicine 5mg is often prescribed by doctors for patients with antihypertensive effect and adjunctive treatment in congestive heart failure. The following article will provide useful information so that you can use Enam 5 mg medicine safely and effectively.
1. What is Enam 5mg?
The main active ingredient of Enam 5mg is Enalapril maleate with the content of 5mg, which is prepared in the form of uncoated tablets.
Enalapril is an ACE inhibitor (ACE stands for angiotensin-converting enzyme). It works by dilating blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. Enam 5mg is used to treat high blood pressure in adults and children who are at least 1 month old. Reducing high blood pressure helps prevent heart attacks, strokes, and kidney problems.
Enam 5mg is also used to treat congestive heart failure (CHF). CHF is a disorder of the ventricles (lower chambers of the heart) that reduces the heart's ability to pump blood to the body.
2. Precautions while using Enam 5mg
Do not use Enam 5mg if you are pregnant. During treatment, if you become pregnant, stop taking Enam 5mg and tell your doctor right away. Enalapril can pass into breast milk and harm a nursing baby, do not breastfeed while using Enam 5mg. You should not use Enam 5mg if you have ever had angioedema. Do not take Enam 5mg within 36 hours before or after taking any medicine containing Sacubitril (such as Entresto). If you have diabetes, do not use Enam 5mg together with any medicine that contains Aliskiren (such as Tekturna or Tekamlo). Enam 5mg may affect your heart or electrolyte levels, call your doctor if you have chest pain, pounding/slow heartbeat or weak pulse, tingling sensations, weakness/tense or muscle contractions. Do not use Enam 5mg if you have a history of allergy to Enalapril or to any other ACE inhibitor, such as Benazepril, Captopril, Lisinopril, Moexipril, Perindopril, Quinapril, Ramipril or Trandolapril... may cause dizziness. So don't drive, use machines, or do anything that requires alertness until you can do it safely. After taking the medicine, get up slowly to reduce the risk of dizziness and lightheadedness.
3. Usage and dosage of Enam 5mg
How to use Enam 5mg:
Enam 5mg is made in the form of uncoated tablets that should be used orally. It is possible to take Enam 5mg before or after meals, because food does not affect the effect of the drug. Blood pressure should be checked and monitored regularly. Your kidney or liver function may also be checked. If you have persistent vomiting or diarrhea or are sweating more than usual, call your doctor right away. You can easily become dehydrated when taking Enam 5mg and as a result very low blood pressure, electrolyte disturbances or kidney failure. If you are being treated for high blood pressure, keep using Enam 5mg even if you feel well. High blood pressure often has no symptoms. If surgery is needed, tell your doctor in advance that you are using Enam 5mg. Store Enam 5mg tablets at room temperature, away from moisture and heat. Dosage of Enam 5mg:
In case of hypertension: Enam 5mg can be used alone or in combination with other antihypertensive drugs. The starting dose is 5 to a maximum of 20 mg, depending on the degree of hypertension and the patient's condition, taken once daily. In mild hypertension, the recommended starting dose is 5 to 10 mg. Pre-treatment with high-dose diuretics may lead to volume depletion and a risk of hypotension when initiating treatment with Enam 5mg. An initial dose of 5 mg or less is recommended in these patients. If possible, diuretic therapy should be discontinued for 2-3 days prior to initiating treatment with Enam 5mg, while renal function and serum potassium should be monitored. The usual maintenance dose is 20mg/day. The maximum maintenance dose is 40mg/day. Congestive heart failure: Enam 5mg tablets are used together with diuretics. The starting dose is 2.5 mg and should be administered under close medical supervision to determine the initial effect on blood pressure. Increase dose gradually to the usual maintenance dose of 20mg, given as a single dose or in 2 divided doses over 2 to 4 weeks. The maximum dose is 40mg/day, divided into 2 times.
4. Possible side effects when using Enam 5mg
When signs of an allergic reaction such as urticaria appear; severe stomach pain; shortness of breath; If you have swelling in your face, lips, tongue or throat, you should immediately contact the nearest medical center for timely support and treatment.
Call your treating doctor if you have any of the following:
Slow heart rate; pounding heartbeat; Little or no urinating; Jaundice or yellow eyes; Burning pain, numbness, or tingling in the feet or hands; fever, chills, flu or cold symptoms; Easy bruising, unusual bleeding; High potassium levels (such as chest pain, irregular heartbeat, loss of mobility, etc.). Common side effects of Enam 5mg may include:
Dizziness, feeling tired. Dry cough . Feeling light-headed. The above are not all possible side effects, if you have any unusual symptoms other than the ones mentioned above, please contact your treating doctor immediately for care and support.
Above is information about uses, doses and notes when using Enam 5mg medicine. To ensure safety for your health and maximize the effectiveness of your treatment, you need to take Enam 5mg exactly as directed by your doctor.
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