Description

Enalapril-TEVA (enalapril) tablets 5 mg. №30

Ingredients

Active ingredient: Enalapril maleate 5 mg.

Dosage

Dosage: The usual starting dose is 2.5 mg once a day. Your doctor may adjust the dose as needed.

Indications

Indications: Enalapril-TEVA is indicated for the treatment of hypertension, heart failure, and to improve survival after a heart attack.

Contraindications

Contraindications: Do not take Enalapril-TEVA if you are allergic to enalapril or any other ACE inhibitor.

Directions

Directions: Take Enalapril-TEVA exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water.

Scientific Evidence

Scientific Evidence: Studies have shown that enalapril, the active ingredient in Enalapril-TEVA, is effective in lowering blood pressure and improving heart function in patients with heart failure.

Additional Information

Storage: Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
Side effects: Common side effects may include dizziness, cough, or headache.

Pharmacological Effects: Enalapril works by inhibiting the angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE), which leads to vasodilation and reduced aldosterone secretion. This action helps to lower blood pressure and improve cardiac function.

Clinical Trials: Clinical trials have demonstrated the efficacy of enalapril in reducing cardiovascular events and mortality in patients with heart failure. One study published in the New England Journal of Medicine showed a significant reduction in the risk of death and hospitalization among patients treated with enalapril compared to placebo.