ENAL 5MG TABLET

ENAL 5MG TABLET is prescribed alone or in combination with other drugs. ENAL 5MG TABLET belongs to angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, primarily used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. ENAL 5MG TABLET is an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor which lower increased blood pressure by blocking a naturally occurring substance known as angiotensin II (that tightens your blood vessels). ENAL 5MG TABLET allows these constricted blood vessels to relax and therefore help lower high blood pressure. However, ENAL 5MG TABLET does not cure high blood pressure (hypertension) but does help control it. In addition to this, ENAL 5MG TABLET also reduces the physical effects of anxiety. Hypertension (High blood pressure) is a condition in which the force exerted by the blood against the artery walls becomes so high that it causes health problems, such as heart disease.

You can take ENAL 5MG TABLET with a meal or after/before a meal. Your doctor will advise you on the exact dosage and how often you have to take ENAL 5MG TABLET based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience headaches, ankle swelling, slow heart rate, and nausea. ENAL 5MG TABLET may lower your blood pressure especially if taken with alcohol. So, avoid driving and operating heavy machinery. Most of these side effects of ENAL 5MG TABLET do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Try not to stop taking this medicine of your own. Even if your blood pressure becomes routine, you should not stop using ENAL 5MG TABLET. Doing so may worsen your condition. Let your doctor know if you have had or currently have any liver, kidney, or heart problems. During pregnancy and lactation, ENAL 5MG TABLET should be only taken after consulting your doctor. You should regularly monitor your blood pressure and heart rate.

ENAL 5MG 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, ENAL 5MG TABLET prevents congestive heart failure in combination with diuretics (water pills) and cardiac glycosides like digitalis. In these patients, ENAL 5MG TABLET improves heart complications, increases survival, and reduces hospitalization frequency.

• Cough
• Dizziness
• Vision blurred
• Weakness
• Nausea (feeling sick)

ENAL 5MG TABLET should not be given to the people allergic to ENAL 5MG TABLET, have low blood pressure (less than 90 mm of Hg), have had a heart attack, kidney disease, liver disease, pregnant women or planning to get pregnant and breastfeeding women. Besides this, tell your doctor if you have low blood pressure (hypotension),  heart disease, liver disease, kidney disease, or are currently on dialysis. ENAL 5MG TABLET is not recommended in neonates and children with worse kidney functioning (glomerular filtration rate <30 mL/min). The level of raised bilirubin has been reported in some cases, so patients with liver diseases (like cirrhosis, jaundice, yellowing of skin/eye etc.) should take the ENAL 5MG TABLET with caution. Do not take ENAL 5MG TABLET with alcohol as it may cause low blood pressure (hypotension) with symptoms of dizziness, drowsiness, weariness, or sleepiness. Tell your doctor that, you are using ENAL 5MG TABLET before undergoing any dental or other surgery. Your doctor might stop this medicine before the surgery.

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• INSULIN
• LITHIUM

• If hypotension occurs, the patient should be placed in the supine position and if necessary, should receive an intravenous infusion of normal saline.

• Keep your weight under control with a body mass index (BMI) of 19.5-24.9.
• Do regular physical activity or exercise for at least 150 minutes per week, or about 30 minutes most days of the week. Doing this can help lower your raised blood pressure by about 5 mm of Hg.
• Opt for a diet rich in whole grains, fruits, veggies and low-fat dairy products.
• Limit sodium chloride (table salt) intake in your daily diet to 2300 mg per day or less than 1500 mg is ideal for most adults.
• If you are taking alcohol, then only one serving for women and two servings for men is advisable.
• Quitting smoking is the best strategy to lower the risk of heart disease.
• Avoid chronic stress as it can raise your blood pressure. Try to enjoy and spend time with your loved ones to cope with stress and practice mindfulness techniques.
• Monitor your blood pressure daily and if there is too much fluctuation, immediately contact your doctor.
• Including heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acid-containing food drinks in your daily diet. You can also use low-fat cooking oil like olive oil, soybean oil, canola oil, and coconut oil to help lower your elevated blood pressure.