El, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of High BP. Other than this, El has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The optimal dosage of El is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, El can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of El go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that El has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to El's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
El is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Angioedema, Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension) are examples of such conditions. Some other conditions that can be affected by El are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for El have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that El is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
El is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Is the use of El safe for pregnant women?
EL can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of El safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking EL. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.
What is the effect of El on the Kidneys?
EL may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of El on the Liver?
EL has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of El on the Heart?
EL may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
El should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take El unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this El habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that El is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking El as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume El only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, El is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and El
Some foods when eaten with El can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.
Interaction between Alcohol and El
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking El with alcohol will be.
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Epaned (enalapril maleate)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 502-503