Renitec, Enalapril Maleate, 20 Mg - 28 Tablets

Product Name

• Renitec, Enalapril Maleate, 20 Mg - 28 Tablets

Scientific Name

• Enalapril 20 Mg Tablets

Category Of Renitec 20 Mg Tablets

• Anti-Hypertensive Drugs

Mechanism Of Action Of Enalapril

• Enalapril blocks the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II and prevents the degradation of vasodilator prostaglandins, thereby inhibiting systemic vasoconstriction, regulated by angiotensin II, and promoting systemic vasodilation.

Therapeutic Indications Of Renitec 20 Mg Tablets

• Manage high blood pressure (hypertension): high blood pressure is a common condition in which the long-term force of the blood against your artery walls is high enough that it may eventually cause health problems, such as heart disease.

Method Of Administration Of Renitec 20 Mg Tablets

• Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
• Swallow the tablet with a drink of water.
• Do not crush or chew the tablets.
• Doses may be changed in special conditions so always follow your doctor's or pharmacist's instructions.
• If you take more than you should, talk to a doctor or go to the hospital straight away.
• If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember it unless it is nearly time for your next dose.
• Do not take a double dose (two doses at the same time) to make up for the forgotten dose.

Undesirable Side Effects Of Renitec 20 Mg Tablets

• Headache or feeling tired
• Feeling dizzy. This is more likely to happen when you start taking Enalapril or start taking a higher dose
• Fainting, hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure), especially when you stand or sit up quickly
• Dry tickly cough, inflammation of your sinuses (sinusitis) or bronchitis, shortness of breath
• Stomach or gut pain, diarrhea, indigestion, feeling, or being sick
• Skin rash with or without raised area
• Chest pain
• Cramps or pain in your muscles
• Blood tests show more potassium than usual in your blood.
• Balance problems (vertigo)
• Itching and unusual skin sensations such as numbness, tingling, pricking, burning, or creeping on your skin (paresthesia)
• Loss or change in the way things taste
• Sleep problems
• Feeling depressed, anxious, more nervous than usual, or restless
• Blocked nose, difficulty breathing, or worsening of asthma
• Swelling in your gut which is called “intestinal angioedema” presenting with symptoms like abdominal pain, vomiting, and diarrhea.

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Precautions While Taking Renitec 20 Mg Tablets

• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.

Non-Pharmacological Treatments & Advice To Reduce Blood Pressure

• You will also find the following Non-Pharmacological treatments effective in blood pressure reduction:

1. Lose extra pounds and watch your waistline
2. Exercise regularly
3. Eat a healthy diet
4. Reduce sodium in your diet
5. Quit smoking
6. Reduce caffeine
7. Reduce your stress
8. Monitor your blood pressure at home using for example Beurer, Blood Pressure Monitor or Omron Blood Pressure Measuring Device
9. See your doctor regularly

Warnings & Special Precautions while Taking Renitec 20 Mg Tablets

• Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Enalapril:

1. If you have heart, liver, or kidney problems
2. If you have lost a lot of body salts or fluids through being sick (vomiting), having diarrhea, sweating more than usual, being on a low salt diet, taking diuretics for a long time
3. If you are taking any of the following medicines used to treat high blood pressure: an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARBs), aliskiren.

• Tell your doctor if you are taking any medicines.

Storage Conditions Of Renitec 20 Mg Tablets

• Store below 25°c
• Don’t refrigerate
• Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
• Store in the original package to protect from moisture.
• Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the box/blisters/label. The expiry date refers to the last day of the month.

Normal Range

• Normal: Blood pressure numbers of less than 120/80 mm Hg
• Elevated: is when readings consistently range from 120-129 systolic and less than 80 mm Hg diastolic.
• Hypertension Stage 1: is when blood pressure consistently ranges from 130-139 systolic or 80-89 mm Hg diastolic.
• Hypertension Stage 2: is when blood pressure consistently ranges at 140/90 mm Hg or higher.
• Hypertensive crisis: This stage of high blood pressure requires medical attention. If your blood pressure readings suddenly exceed 180/120 mm Hg, wait five minutes and then test your blood pressure again. If your readings are still unusually high, contact your doctor immediately. You could be experiencing a hypertensive crisis.

For More Information About Enalapril

• Ask your physician or pharmacist
• SFDA website at Information About Enalapril
• Visit Medscape at Information About Enalapril
• Visit Drugbank at Information About Enalapril
• Visit Drugs.com at Information About Enalapril