Blood Pressure/Cholesterol

Vasotec (enalapril maleate)

The drug also can be used for other drugs (such as "water pills" / diuretics, digoxin) in patients with congestive heart failure. It is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) in adults and children. Reducing high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart disease and kidney problems. The drug belongs to a group of drugs called ACE inhibitors. It works, relaxing blood vessels, enabling them to expand.

If you use this drug suspended in a liquid form, shake bottle before each use. Do not salt substitutes containing potassium, potassium without consulting your doctor or pharmacist first. These drugs may lead to higher levels of potassium, can rarely cause serious side effects, such as muscle weakness or very slow heartbeat. You can take this drug with or without food. It is important to continue treatment, even if you feel good. Do not forget to use it at the same time (s) every day. Tell your doctor immediately if these effects occur. Adopt this treatment in the mouth, usually once or twice a day, or in accordance with doctor's instructions. Use this treatment regularly for maximum benefit. Treatment of high blood pressure, may need all the advantages of a few weeks ago, the emergence of the drug or a few weeks to several months, but in the use of congestive heart failure. Most people with high blood pressure do not feel sick. The amount depends on your health status and response to treatment. Carefully measured dose.

ACE inhibitors also improve the efficiency of the heart failure patients with lower blood pressure, heart must be maintained. ACE is an enzyme in the body, leading to the formation of angiotensin Ⅱ. Angiotensin Ⅱ artery stenosis in the body leading to increase blood pressure. Vasotec is a drug used to treat high blood pressure. ACE inhibitors such as enalapril, lower blood pressure, prevent the formation of angiotensin II, thereby relaxing the arteries. It is in a class of drugs called angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE).

If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missing dose and return to your normal dose of the list. Do not take 2 doses once. If you miss a dose of Vasotec, put it as soon as possible.

Cool liquid suspension between 36-46 degrees Fahrenheit (2-8 ℃). Stored at room temperature below 86 degrees Fahrenheit film (30 degrees C) away from light and moisture. Keep all medicines away from children and pets. Do not store in the bathroom. Stop any unused suspension after 30 days.

If you are pregnant or think you might be pregnant, please consult a doctor immediately. In using this medicine, consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have: history of allergic reactions, including swelling of the face / lips / tongue / throat (angioedema). To minimize dizziness and lower blood pressure, get up slowly rise from sitting or lying down. This drug can cause serious fetal harm (even death) if used in the past 6 months pregnant. Serious bodily fluid loss can lower blood pressure, dizziness worse. Not recommended in the past 6 months of pregnancy, because the risk of harm to the fetus. In the use of this drug, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially: kidney disease, liver disease, high blood potassium levels, heart problems, in the form of severe dehydration (and loss of electrolytes such as sodium) , diabetes (poorly controlled), stroke, vascular diseases (such as collagen vascular diseases such as lupus erythematosus, scleroderma). This treatment is really necessary should be used only in the first 3 months of pregnancy. Discussion of the risks and benefits with your doctor. The drug penetration into breast milk. If you are in a restricted fluid intake, consult your doctor for further instructions. Consult your doctor if you experience severe vomiting or diarrhea. See warnings. This medicine may make you dizzy, be careful when performing activities, need attention, such as driving a car or working mechanisms. Be careful, do not get too overheated during exercise may lead to excessive sweating. We recommend caution when using this medication, children, because they may be more sensitive to the impact. Before surgery, the doctor or dentist tells you that you take these drugs. Limit alcoholic beverages. We recommend caution when using this drug in the elderly because they may be more sensitive to the effects, especially dizziness. Although the report does not harm the baby, consult your doctor before breast-feeding. You take Vasotec, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic or other ACE inhibitors (such as benazepril, Katuopuli), or if you have other allergies (including allergies, bees or wasps stings affect some of the film for screening or blood). This medicine should not be used, if you have certain medical conditions. Drink enough fluids to prevent dehydration.