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What is Epaned?
Enalapril is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat high blood pressure in adults and children at least 1 month old. oral
Enalapril can also be used to prevent and treat congestive heart failure in adults. oral
Enalapril is used in adults to treat high blood pressure. injection
Enalapril may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
You should not use enalapril if you are allergic to it or to any other ACE (angiotensin converting enzyme) inhibitor such as benazepril, captopril, fosinopril, trandolapril, lisinopril, moexipril, perindopril, quinapril, or ramipril.
You may also need to avoid taking enalapril with aliskiren if you have kidney disease.
Stop using this medicine and tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant. Enalapril can cause injury or death to the unborn baby if you use the medicine during your second or third trimester.
Do not breastfeed.
Do not use enalapril within 36 hours before or after taking medicine that contains sacubitril (such as Entresto).
Do not use enalapril if you have a history of angioedema (severe allergic reaction).
If you have diabetes, do not use enalapril together with any medication that contains aliskiren (a blood pressure medicine).
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
- heart disease, heart problems such as a recent heart attack;
- low blood pressure;
- stomach pain;
- low white blood cell count;
- if you are on a low-salt diet;
- diabetes;
- kidney disease (or if you are on dialysis); or
- liver disease.
How should I use Epaned
Use Epaned (Oral) exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
Enalapril are taken by mouth. tablet and oral solution (liquid)
You may take enalapril with or without food. oral
Measure with the supplied measuring device (not a kitchen spoon). liquid medicine
Enalapril is usually given by injection only if you are unable to take medicine by mouth.
Enalapril is given in a vein. A healthcare provider will give you this injection. injection
Your blood pressure will need to be checked often and you may need frequent blood tests.
Tell your doctor if you have a planned surgery.
If you have high blood pressure, High blood pressure often has no symptoms. keep using this medicine even if you feel well.
Call your doctor if you have ongoing vomiting or diarrhea, or if you are sweating more than usual. You can easily become dehydrated while taking enalapril. This can lead to very low blood pressure, an electrolyte imbalance, or kidney failure.
Store enalapril tightly closed at room temperature, away from moisture and heat. tablet
Store the tightly closed in a refrigerator. Do not freeze. You may also store at room temperature and use within 60 days. liquid medicineliquid medicine
Take the medicine as soon as you can, but skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next dose. take two doses at one time. Do not
In a medical setting you are not likely to miss an enalapril dose. injection
Epaned side effects
Get emergency medical help if you have hives, severe stomach pain, difficulty breathing, swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. signs of an allergic reaction:
Call your doctor at once if you have:
- a light-headed feeling, like you might pass out;
- high blood potassium--nausea, weakness, tingly feeling, chest pain, irregular heartbeats, loss of movement;
- low white blood cell counts--fever, mouth sores, skin sores, sore throat, cough;
- kidney problems--swelling, urinating less, feeling tired or short of breath; or
- liver problems--loss of appetite, stomach pain (upper right side), tiredness, itching, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes).
- cough, diarrhea;
- chest pain, dizziness, tiredness;
- headache, nausea; or
- low blood pressure.
Common side effects may include:
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
What other drugs will affect Epaned?
Avoid getting up too fast from a sitting or lying position, or you may feel dizzy.
Do not use potassium supplements or salt substitutes, unless your doctor has told you to.
Avoid becoming overheated or dehydrated during exercise, in hot weather, or by not drinking enough fluids. Follow your doctor's instructions about the type and amount of liquids you should drink. In some cases, drinking too much liquid can be as unsafe as not drinking enough.