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Enaped 2.5mg Tablet
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Introduction to Enaped 2.5mg Tablet
The enaped 2.5mg tablet contains an active component called enalapril maleate. This medicine belongs to ACE inhibitors (angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors). This medication is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure and to prevent the symptoms of it (shortness of breath, tiredness after physical activity like walking, or swelling of the ankles and feet). Inform your doctor if you are allergic to enaped 2.5mg tablet or any of the ingredients present in them and swelling of the face, lips, mouth, tongue, or throat, which causes difficulty in swallowing or breathing (angioedema), diabetes, or impaired kidney function.
Consult your doctor before any surgery or anesthesia administration (including dental procedures) if you are under enaped 2.5mg tablet medication, and children with liver disorders and elderly patients with kidney problems should be cautious while taking the medicine. Consult your doctor if you are planning to get pregnant or think you may be pregnant while breastfeeding.
Uses of Enaped 2.5mg Tablet
- High blood pressure
- Heart failure
Therapeutic Effects of Enaped 2.5mg Tablet
Enaped 2.5mg tablet inhibits the Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE), which is involved in the conversion of angiotensin-I to angiotensin-II (a substance that tightens the blood vessels) by preventing the formation of angiotensin-II; it expands the blood vessels and helps to lower the blood pressure and risk of heart failure.
Interaction of Enaped 2.5mg Tablet with other drugs
Inform your doctor about any prescribed medications, over-the-counter medicines, nutritional or vitamin supplements, and herbal products you take or have taken before the treatment. Certain medications may interact with Enaped 2.5mg tablet and can cause undesirable side effects.
More Information about Enaped 2.5mg Tablet
- Store enaped 2.5mg tablet at 25˚C
- Keep children away from the sight and reach of this medication.
How to consume Enaped 2.5mg Tablet
Take an enaped 2.5mg tablet as your physician advises. Swallow the tablets whole and intact. This capsule should be taken with food. Your physician will decide the correct dosage and duration based on age, body weight, and disease condition. Only stop taking the medicine if your doctor advises you to stop.
Safety Advice for Enaped 2.5mg Tablet
Breast Feeding
It is unknown whether enaped 2.5mg tablet is excreted in breast milk. So, before starting the treatment, inform your doctor if you are breastfeeding. Consult your doctor for more information.
Alcohol
It is unknown whether enaped 2.5mg tablet is safe to consume alcohol under medication. So, it is recommended to consult your doctor before taking medicine.
Liver
Inform your physician about any underlying liver disorders or breathing difficulty before taking enaped 2.5mg tablet , as this medication should be used with caution in liver disease patients.
Lungs
Inform your physician about any underlying lung disorders or breathing difficulty before taking enaped 2.5mg tablet , as this medication should be used with caution in lung disease patients.
Driving
Enaped 2.5mg tablet may cause side effects like tiredness or drowsiness. It is recommended to avoid driving and using machines.
Pregnancy
It is not recommended for pregnant women, which may cause harm to the unborn baby. Notify your healthcare professional if you are pregnant or planning to have a baby think you may be pregnant.
Side Effects of Enaped 2.5mg Tablet
Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all medicines cause side effects, not everyone gets them.
Serious
- Allergic reactions with swelling of the face, hand, feet or ankle, lips, tongue, or throat with difficulty in swallowing or breathing
- Raised in red skin rash (hives)
Common
- Feeling dizzy, weak, or sick
- Blurred vision
- Cough
- Light-headedness (due to low blood pressure)
- Change in heart rhythm, fast heartbeat,
- Chest pain
- Headache
- Depression
- Fainting
- Change in the sense of taste
- Shortness of breath
- Diarrhea,
- Abdominal pain
- Tiredness (fatigue)
- High levels of potassium and creatinine in the blood
Word of Advice
It is recommended to monitor your blood pressure and glucose level, potassium, and creatinine level because enaped 2.5mg tablet may cause low blood pressure elevation of potassium and creatinine levels. Inform your doctor if you have a heart problem, a condition involving the blood vessels in the brain, blood problem, liver problem, or lactose intolerance because it contains lactose as an ingredient.
FAQs about Enaped 2.5mg Tablet
Q1.
Can I take an enaped 2.5mg tablet before going to surgery?
It is recommended to speak with your doctor before using the medicine if you need to go for any surgery or anesthesia administration (including dental procedures)
Q2.
Can I take enaped 2.5mg tablet if I have a liver or kidney disorder?
The drug may cause side effects in patients with liver or kidney disorders (especially in children and elders). Inform your doctor before starting taking an enaped 2.5mg tablet .
Q3.
Can I use an enaped 2.5mg tablet when I have diabetes?
It is recommended to be cautious before taking the medicine when you have diabetes. It is contraindicated for diabetes patients. Hence, you need to consult your doctor.q
Q4.
Can I drive while taking an enaped 2.5mg tablet?
No, enaped 2.5mg tablet is not recommended to drive or handle machines. The drug may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Consult your doctor before going to drive.
Q5.
Is there a specific monitoring schedule or tests I must undergo while taking an enaped 2.5mg tablet ?
You may be advised to monitor your blood pressure, glucose, potassium, and creatinine levels. There is a risk of a drop in blood pressure and glucose levels and an increase in potassium and creatinine levels as a side effect. So, it is recommended to monitor your blood pressure before treatment.
Fact Box of Enaped 2.5mg Tablet
Molecule name: Enalapril maleate | Therapeutic class: Anti-hypertensives |
Pharmacological class: ACE (Angiotensin Converting Enzyme) inhibitors | Indications:
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References
- APL Swift Services (Malta) Limited, Electronic medicines compendium (EMC), [ Revised on Oct 2021] [ Accessed on 2nd Oct 2023],https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/2671/pil
- Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc, US Food and Drug Administration, [ Revised on Dec 2014] [ Accessed on 2nd Oct 2023], https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2014/018998s079lbl.pdf
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Written By
Dr. Archana Gupta
BDS
Reviewed By
Dr. Tejashwin Adiga
MBBS
Last updated : 31 Mar 2026 | 09:30 AM (IST)
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