{"product_id":"enalapril-10mg-tablets","title":"Enalapril 10mg Tablets","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eEnalapril 10mg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e is a prescription medication belonging to a class of drugs known as ACE (angiotensin-converting enzyme) inhibitors. It is primarily prescribed to manage cardiovascular conditions by relaxing and widening blood vessels, which lowers blood pressure and reduces the workload on the heart.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 15.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003ePrimary Uses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eHigh Blood Pressure (Hypertension):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e Lowering elevated blood pressure helps reduce the long-term risk of experiencing a stroke, heart attack, or kidney failure.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eHeart Failure Management:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e It is used alongside other therapies to treat active heart failure, manage symptoms like shortness of breath or swelling, and improve overall survival rates.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eVeterinary Medicine:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e Enalapril is also commonly used in veterinary care to manage heart failure and kidney issues in pets, such as dogs and cats.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 15.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eCommon Side Effects\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eWhile taking enalapril, patients may experience some mild to moderate side effects as their bodies adjust to the medication:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eDizziness or Lightheadedness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e This is common, especially when standing up quickly from a sitting or lying position.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003ePersistent Dry Cough:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e A well-known characteristic effect of ACE inhibitors.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eFatigue or Headache:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e General feelings of unusual tiredness or mild head pain.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eDehydration Risk:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e Severe vomiting, diarrhea, or heavy sweating can rapidly lower blood pressure further, leading to increased dizziness.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 15.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eImportant Drug Interactions \u0026amp; Warnings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003ePregnancy Warning:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e Enalapril carries a boxed warning for fetal toxicity. It must be discontinued immediately if pregnancy is detected, as it can cause serious, potentially fatal injury to an unborn baby.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003ePotassium Levels:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e This medication can cause hyperkalemia (high potassium levels in the blood). Avoid taking potassium supplements or salt substitutes containing potassium without consulting a healthcare provider.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eMedication Interactions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen or high-dose aspirin can reduce the effectiveness of enalapril and increase the risk of kidney damage. It should also not be combined with other specific blood pressure drugs like aliskiren or lithium.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Optum Health Pharmacy","offers":[{"title":"100's","offer_id":54061516128556,"sku":null,"price":1290.0,"currency_code":"KES","in_stock":false},{"title":"10's","offer_id":54061516161324,"sku":null,"price":220.0,"currency_code":"KES","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0844\/6895\/7484\/files\/prescription-required.png?v=1745497922","url":"https:\/\/optumhealthpharmacy.com\/products\/enalapril-10mg-tablets","provider":"Optum Health Pharmacy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}