Enalaprilat - Enalaprilat - Injectable Brand Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Enalaprilat.
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Other Medicinal Applications

• This drug may also be used to help prevent kidney problems in diabetics.

Warning

• This drug can cause serious fetal harm (sometimes death) if used during the last six months of pregnancy.
• If pregnancy occurs, stop using this drug and contact your physician immediately.

Drug Compatibility Recommendations

• Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription medication you may use, especially.

What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

• If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember.
• If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
• Do not double the dose to catch up.

Enalaprilat Miscellaneous Notes

• Have your blood pressure checked regularly while using this medication.
• It may be best to learn how to monitor your own blood pressure.
• Discuss this with your doctor.
• Do not share this medication with others.
• Laboratory and/or medical tests (for example, potassium levels, creatinine) may be performed to monitor your progress.

Usage Instructions

• Inject this medication directly into a vein (IV) over 5 minutes or give IV over at least 5 minutes mixed in a dextrose- containing (for example, D5W) or saline solution (NS) usually every 6 hours; or as directed by your doctor.
• The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to therapy.
• For details regarding mixing instructions, consult a pharmacist.
• You may be switched to an oral form of this drug when you are able to take medication by mouth.
• Before using, check this product visually for particles or discoloration.
• If either is present, do not use the liquid.
• Learn how to store and discard needles and medical supplies safely.
• Consult your pharmacist.

Medicinal Applications

• Enalaprilat is an injectable form of the oral drug, enalapril.
• It is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure when patients cannot take the oral form of this medication.
• Enalaprilat works by blocking on enzyme in the body called angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE).
• This enzyme produces a chemical that narrows blood vessels and raises blood pressure.

Read Before Using Enalaprilat (precautions)

• Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of.

What To Do In Case Of Medical Emergency

• Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency.
• For enrollment information call MedicAlert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA), or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).

Possible Side Effects

• Headache, dizziness, nausea, diarrhea, dry cough, or rash may occur.
• If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly.
• Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur.

Enalaprilat Storage Instructions

• Store at room temperature (77 degrees F or 25 degrees C).
• Brief storage between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) is permitted.

Overdose

• If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.