Vasoact® (enalapril) tablets

Vasoact® Enalapril

This medicine has been prescribed for your current condition, so do not use it in similar cases or recommend its use to others

General instructions:

If you have any history of allergy to this medicine or other medicines in this class such as captopril, lisinopril and other substances such as foods, preservatives and dyes, inform your doctor.

If you are taking other medicines such as diuretics and medicines containing potassium or potassium supplements and salt substitutes and alcohol, inform your doctor.

If you have other diseases such as diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular disease, liver or kidney disease, kidney transplant, systemic lupus erythematosus or if you experience complications such as wheezing, swelling of the hands and feet, face and mouth or sudden difficulty breathing due to the use ofIf you are taking this medicine for high blood pressure, you may need to control your weight and limit your diet, especially salt intake, in addition to taking the medicine. Therefore, it is better to consult your doctor in this case.

If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular medication schedule. Do not double the dose.

Use in pregnancy and breastfeeding:

Pregnancy: Taking this medicine during pregnancy, especially in the second and third trimesters, can cause low blood pressure, severe kidney failure, increased potassium, and even death of the baby.

This medicine is prohibited during pregnancy, unless prescribed by a specialist.

Breastfeeding: This medicine is secreted in milk.

Precautions:

Take the medicine regularly at the prescribed time, during the day, and do not change its dosage even if you feel better.

While taking this medication, see your doctor regularly to check the effectiveness of the medication and its unwanted effects.

Do not take other medications without your doctor’s advice, especially over-the-counter medications for colds, asthma, coughs, hay fever, sinusitis, and appetite control medications. These medications can increase your blood pressure.

You may feel dizzy or lightheaded after taking the first dose of this medication. In this case, avoid doing things that require alertness, such as driving.

If you have persistent or severe diarrhea or vomiting while taking this medication, call your doctor immediately because these can cause you to lose a lot of water and lower your blood pressure.

You may feel dizzy, lightheaded, and weak in hot weather or during exercise. Sweating a lot can cause you to lose a lot of water, which can lower your blood pressure. So be extra careful during exercise and in hot weather.

Avoid alcohol and alcoholic beverages.

Tell your doctor about this medication before any surgery (such as dental surgery) or emergency treatment.

If you develop symptoms of infection, such as fever, chills, and sore throat, see your doctor, as these may be signs of neutropenia.

If you develop symptoms of jaundice, such as yellowing of the eyes or skin, see your doctor, as these may be signs of liver disease.

If you develop severe stomach pain while taking this medication, see your doctor, as these may be signs of gastrointestinal angioedema.

Dosage and Administration:

The dosages listed below are average dosages and the exact dosage will be determined by your doctor.

Congestive heart failure:

Adults: Initially 2.5 mg once or twice a day, then your doctor may increase the dosage by 5 to 40 mg once a day or in two divided doses.

Children 1 to 16 years: Use only with your doctor’s prescription.

Infants: Use only with your doctor’s prescription.

Treatment of heart muscle weakness:

Adults: Initially 2.5 mg twice a day, then your doctor may increase the dosage to 20 mg per day in divided doses.

High blood pressure:

Adults: Initially 5 mg once a day, then your doctor may increase the dosage by 10 to 40 mg once a day or in two divided doses.

Side effects:

In addition to the desired therapeutic effect, any drug may also cause unwanted effects, although not all of these effects are seen in one person. If any of the following side effects occur, see a doctor immediately:

Rare cases: fever and chills, wheezing, swelling of the face, mouth, hands and feet, sudden difficulty swallowing or breathing, stomach pain, itching, yellowing of the eyes and skin.

If any of the following side effects occur, see a doctor as soon as possible.

Less common cases: confusion, drowsiness, weakness, skin rash with or without itching, joint pain, fever.

Rare cases: abdominal pain, abdominal swelling, nausea, vomiting, chest pain.

Signs of increased potassium in the body include confusion, irregular heartbeat, nervousness, numbness and tingling of the hands, feet and lips, shortness of breath, weakness or heaviness in the legs.

The following side effects may also occur that do not require medical attention. These may go away on their own with continued use of the drug, but if they persist or become bothersome, you should see a doctor.

High incidence: cough (dry and persistent), headache.

Low incidence: diarrhea, loss of taste, nausea, unusual fatigue.

In addition to the above, other side effects may occur, in which case you should contact your doctor.

Storage conditions:

Keep the drug out of the reach of children.

Store the drug away from light and moisture and at a temperature below 30 degrees Celsius. Heat and moisture can cause the drug to deteriorate.

Avoid storing and using expired medicine.

Drug presentation:

Each scored tablet of Vasoact 5 mg contains 5 mg of enalapril maleate and is packaged in boxes of 100 with an instruction sheet.

Each scored tablet of Vasoact 10 mg contains 10 mg of enalapril maleate and is packaged in boxes of 100 with a leaflet.

Each scored tablet of Vasoact 20 mg contains 20 mg of enalapril maleate and is packaged in boxes of 100 with a leaflet.