Calpiren: a drug for the treatment of hypertension, heart failure and other diseases
Calpiren is a drug that is widely used to treat hypertension, heart failure and other cardiovascular diseases. This drug belongs to the group of antihypertensive drugs - angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors.
Calpiren is produced in Cyprus by Medokemi Ltd and has the international name Enalapril. This drug is available in tablets of different strengths: 5 mg, 10 mg and 20 mg. It contains enalapril, an active substance that has antihypertensive, angioprotective and cardioprotective effects.
Calpiren is recommended 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, the drug has a number of contraindications, including hypersensitivity to the components of the drug, pregnancy, breastfeeding and childhood.
In addition, Calpiren may cause side effects such as depression of the central nervous system, depression, ataxia, convulsions, drowsiness or insomnia, peripheral neuropathy, disturbances of vision, taste, smell, tinnitus, conjunctivitis, lacrimation, hypotension, myocardial infarction, acute cerebrovascular accident, cardiac arrhythmia and others.
In addition, Calpiren may interact with other drugs, increasing or decreasing their effects. Therefore, before starting treatment, you should consult your doctor and inform about all medications you are taking.
In case of an overdose of Calpiren, hypotension, myocardial infarction and other complications may develop. Treatment in this case should be carried out in a hospital setting.
Despite all the above facts, Calpiren is an effective drug for the treatment of cardiovascular diseases. However, before using it, you should consult your doctor and strictly follow the dosage and use recommendations.