Enalaprilat
Uses
Enalaprilat is used in the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure), the prevention of heart attack and stroke, and heart failure.
How it Works
How Enalaprilat Works Enalaprilat is an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. It functions by reducing stress on the heart and relaxing blood vessels, allowing blood to flow more smoothly and enabling the heart to pump blood more efficiently.
Side Effects
Common side effects of Enalaprilat include headache, hypotension (low blood pressure), and nausea.
Expert Advice
- You have been prescribed Enalaprilat to improve blood pressure.
- Lowering blood pressure reduces the risk of future heart attacks and strokes.
- It may also be used to treat chronic (long-standing) heart failure.
- Enalaprilat protects kidney function, which is especially beneficial for individuals with diabetes or mild-to-moderate kidney disease.
- Enalaprilat may cause dizziness during the first few days of treatment; therefore, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
- Consider taking it at bedtime to minimize dizziness throughout the day.
- Notify your doctor if you experience a persistent cough or throat irritation.
- Enalaprilat may increase potassium levels in the blood.
- Avoid potassium supplements and potassium-rich foods such as bananas and broccoli.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.
