Pharmapress 10 mg, 20 mg Tablet
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Treatment of hypertension and heart failure.
Dosage (summary)
Initial: 10-20 mg once daily; Maintenance: 20 mg once daily.
Special Populations
- Renal impairment
- Elderly
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Contraindicated in pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Key Drug Interactions
- Aliskiren
- Sacubitril/valsartan
- Potassium-sparing diuretics
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to enalapril
- History of angioedema
- Severe renal impairment
Common side effects
- Hypotension
- Cough
- Hyperkalaemia
Counselling Points
- Monitor blood pressure regularly
- Avoid potassium supplements
- Report signs of angioedema immediately
Serious warnings
- Risk of renal failure
- Angioedema
- Symptomatic hypotension
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