Vasotec - Enalapril Maleate - Oral Brand Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Vasotec.
• Vasotec
• e-NAL-a-pril

Vasotec Miscellaneous Notes

• Do not share this medication with others.
• Lifestyle changes such as stress reduction programs, exercise and dietary changes may increase the effectiveness of this medicine.
• Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about lifestyle changes that might benefit you.
• Laboratory and/or medical tests (for example, kidney function, potassium blood level) should be performed periodically to monitor your progress or check for side effects.
• Consult your doctor for more details.
• Have your blood pressure checked regularly while taking this medication.
• Learn how to monitor your own blood pressure at home.
• Discuss this with your doctor.

Medicinal Applications

• This drug belongs to a group of medications called ACE inhibitors.
• It is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) in adults and children.
• It works by relaxing blood vessels, causing them to widen.
• High blood pressure reduction helps prevent strokes, heart attacks and kidney problems.
• This medication is also used with other drugs (for example, "water pills"/diuretics, digoxin) to treat congestive heart failure.

Overdose

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

Other Medicinal Applications

• This medication may also be used to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.

Usage Instructions

• Take this medication by mouth, usually once or twice a day; or as directed by your doctor.
• You may take this drug with or without food.
• Use this medication regularly in order to get the most benefit from it.
• To help you remember, use it at the same time(s) each day.
• If you are taking this drug in the liquid suspension form, shake the bottle well before each use.
• Measure the dose out carefully.
• Do not take potassium supplements or salt substitutes containing potassium without talking to your doctor or pharmacist first.
• This medicine can raise your potassium levels, which rarely can cause serious side effects such as muscle weakness or very slow heartbeats.
• Tell your doctor immediately if these effects occur.
• The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to therapy.
• For the treatment of high blood pressure, it may take several weeks before the full benefit of this drug occurs.
• It may take several weeks or months to see the full benefit when this drug is used for congestive heart failure.
• It is important to continue taking this medication even if you feel well.
• Most people with high blood pressure do not feel sick.

Vasotec Storage Instructions

• Store tablets at room temperature below 86 degrees F (30 degrees C) away from light and moisture.
• Do not store in the bathroom.
• Refrigerate the liquid suspension between 36 to 46 degrees F (2 to 8 degrees C).
• Discard any unused suspension after 30 days.
• Keep all medicines away from children and pets.

Drug Compatibility Recommendations

• Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and nonprescription products you may use, 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

• You may experience headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, weakness, nausea, dry cough or blurred vision as your body adjusts to the medication.
• If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
• Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur.

Read Before Using Vasotec (precautions)

• This medication should not be used if you have certain medical conditions.
• Before using this medicine, consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have.

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.

Warning

• This drug can cause serious fetal harm (possibly death) if used during the last six months of pregnancy.
• If you become pregnant or think you may be pregnant, contact your doctor immediately.