Pharmapress 10 mg, 20 mg Tablet

Pharmapress 10 mg, 20 mg Tablet

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PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 05 January 2024

API: Enalapril Maleate | Company: Pharmacare

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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