Enapril

The drug Enapril: description, indications for use, side effects and interactions with other drugs

Enapril is an antihypertensive drug belonging to the group of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE inhibitors). The drug is manufactured in India by Intas Pharmaceuticals and is available in the form of tablets of various dosages - 5 mg, 10 mg and 20 mg.

The main active ingredient of Enapril is enalapril. The drug is used for the treatment of hypertension, symptomatic arterial hypertension, heart failure, diabetic nephropathy, secondary hyperaldosteronism, Raynaud's disease, scleroderma, complex therapy of myocardial infarction, angina pectoris and chronic renal failure.

However, before starting treatment, possible contraindications must be taken into account. Enapril is not recommended for use in case of hypersensitivity to the components of the drug, during pregnancy and lactation, as well as in children.

Like many medicines, Enapril may cause side effects. Some of them include central nervous system depression, depression, ataxia, convulsions, drowsiness or insomnia, disturbances of vision, taste, smell, tinnitus, conjunctivitis, lacrimation, hypotension, myocardial infarction, acute cerebrovascular accident, cardiac arrhythmia, orthostatic hypotension, seizure angina pectoris, thromboembolism of the branches of the pulmonary artery, bronchospasm, dyspnea, nonproductive cough, interstitial pneumonitis, bronchitis and other upper respiratory tract infections, rhinorrhea, stomatitis, xerostomia, glossitis, anorexia, dyspepsia, melena, constipation, pancreatitis, liver dysfunction, kidney dysfunction , oliguria, urinary tract infections, gynecomastia, impotence, neutropenia, thrombocytopenia, exfoliative dermatitis, toxic epidermal necrolysis, pemphigus, herpes zoster, alopecia, photodermatitis and allergic reactions.

Interaction of Enapril with other medicines can also cause undesirable effects. Thus, an increase in the effect of the drug can occur with the parallel use of diuretics and antihypertensive drugs, as well as alcohol intake. At the same time, some medications can weaken the effect of Enapril, including anti-inflammatory nonsteroidal drugs (NSAIDs), sympathomimetics, aldosterone and others.

When prescribing Enapril, it is important to consult a doctor and follow his recommendations. The doctor can also prescribe an individual dosage of the drug, taking into account the patient’s age, health characteristics and other factors. If side effects occur, you should immediately consult a doctor.