Enalapril or enalapril maleate is indicated to monitor high blood pressure or improve the functioning of your heart in case of heart failure. In addition, this medicine can also be used to prevent heart failure.
This compound works by dilating blood vessels, which helps the heart pump blood more easily to all parts of the body. This remedy action lowers high blood pressure and, in case of heart failure, helps the heart function better. be known commercially as Eupressin.
- The price of enalapril maleate ranges between 6 and 40 reais and can be purchased in pharmacies or online stores.
Enalapril tablets should be taken daily between meals, with a little water, as directed by your doctor.
Generally, for the treatment of hypertension, the recommended dose varies between 10 and 20 mg per day, and for the treatment of heart failure, between 20 and 40 mg per day.
Some of the side effects of enalapring may include diarrhea, dizziness, nausea, cough, headache, fatigue, weakness or sudden drop in pressure.
This medicine is contraindicated in patients with diabetes and in treatment with aliskiren, a history of drug allergy of the same group as enalapring maleate and in patients allergic to one of the components of the formula.
Also, if you are pregnant or breast-feeding, you should talk to your doctor before starting treatment with enlapril.