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DavaIndia Enalapril+Hydrochlorothiazide 2.5mg/12.5mg Tablet


Product introduction

DavaIndia Enalapril+Hydrochlorothiazide 2.5mg/12.5mg Tablet is a medicine used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). It is a combination of two medicines that helps to control blood pressure when a single medication is not effective. It helps to reduce the chances of any future heart attack and stroke.

DavaIndia Enalapril+Hydrochlorothiazide 2.5mg/12.5mg Tablet is taken with or without food, preferably in the morning to avoid frequent urination at night. Keep taking it for as long as advised by your doctor. Even if you feel well, do not stop this medicine on your own because high blood pressure often has no symptoms. If you stop taking it, your condition may get worse. Keeping active with regular exercise, reducing your weight and eating a healthy diet will also help control your blood pressure. Follow your doctor’s advice while taking this medicine.

Nausea, taste change, diarrhea, and indigestion are some common side effects of this medicine. Consult your doctor If any of these bother you, or get worse, or Do not go away. Let your doctor know about cough, or throat irritation that does not go away. Drink plenty of fluids while taking medicine to overcome muscle weakness, dry mouth and extreme thirst.

Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have any liver or kidney problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor for advice before taking this medicine. You also need to tell your doctor what other medicines you are taking especially those used to treat high blood pressure or heart conditions. You should have your blood pressure, kidney function and the levels of salts such as potassium checked regularly to make sure that this medicine is working properly.

Uses of DavaIndia Tablet

Benefits of DavaIndia Tablet

In Hypertension (high blood pressure)

DavaIndia Enalapril+Hydrochlorothiazide 2.5mg/12.5mg Tablet relaxes the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily around your body. It also eliminates excess water from the body and increases urine output. This lowers your blood pressure and reduces your risk of having a stroke, a heart attack, or kidney problems in the future. You do not usually feel any direct benefit from taking this medicine, but it works in the long term to keep you well. You should take it regularly as prescribed for this medicine to be most effective, even if you feel better.

Side effects of DavaIndia Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of DavaIndia

  • Nausea
  • Taste change
  • Stomach pain
  • Indigestion
  • Diarrhea
  • Cough
  • Dizziness
  • Headache
  • Weakness
  • Decreased blood pressure
  • Increased uric acid level in blood
  • Glucose intolerance
  • Electrolyte imbalance
  • Increased blood lipid level

How to use DavaIndia Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. DavaIndia Enalapril+Hydrochlorothiazide 2.5mg/12.5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How DavaIndia Tablet works

DavaIndia Enalapril+Hydrochlorothiazide 2.5mg/12.5mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Enalapril and hydrochlorothiazide which lower blood pressure effectively. Enalapril is an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. It works by reducing stress on the heart and relaxing blood vessels so that blood flows more smoothly and the heart can pump blood more efficiently. Hydrochlorothiazide is a diuretic that removes extra water and certain electrolytes from the body. Over time it also relaxes blood vessels and improves blood flow.

Safety advice

Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with DavaIndia Enalapril+Hydrochlorothiazide 2.5mg/12.5mg Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
DavaIndia Enalapril+Hydrochlorothiazide 2.5mg/12.5mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
DavaIndia Enalapril+Hydrochlorothiazide 2.5mg/12.5mg Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
DavaIndia Enalapril+Hydrochlorothiazide 2.5mg/12.5mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
DavaIndia Enalapril+Hydrochlorothiazide 2.5mg/12.5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of DavaIndia Enalapril+Hydrochlorothiazide 2.5mg/12.5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Regular monitoring of blood pressure, kidney function test, and potassium levels is recommended while you are taking this medicine.
Liver
CAUTION
DavaIndia Enalapril+Hydrochlorothiazide 2.5mg/12.5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of DavaIndia Enalapril+Hydrochlorothiazide 2.5mg/12.5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take DavaIndia Tablet?

If you miss a dose of DavaIndia Enalapril+Hydrochlorothiazide 2.5mg/12.5mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

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Quick tips

  • You have been prescribed DavaIndia Enalapril+Hydrochlorothiazide 2.5mg/12.5mg Tablet for the treatment of high blood pressure.
  • It also lowers your risk of stroke and heart attack.
  • Take it in the morning with breakfast, to avoid getting up at night to urinate.
  • DavaIndia Enalapril+Hydrochlorothiazide 2.5mg/12.5mg Tablet may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Don't drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
  • To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
  • Inform you doctor about any cough, or throat irritation that doesn't go away.
  • DavaIndia Enalapril+Hydrochlorothiazide 2.5mg/12.5mg Tablet may cause dehydration. Drink plenty of fluids and Inform your doctor if you develop extreme thirst, muscle weakness or very dry mouth.
  • Your doctor may regularly monitor your blood pressure, kidney function and the levels of salts such as potassium in your blood while you are taking this medicine.
  • Do not take DavaIndia Enalapril+Hydrochlorothiazide 2.5mg/12.5mg Tablet if you’re pregnant or planning pregnancy. It can cause birth defects or be fatal to your unborn baby.

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Patient concerns

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I am a patient of hypertension
Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan
Psychiatry
Hypertension is clinal condition of high blood pressure. Please see a physician.
Some times I had lot of hypertension
Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan
Psychiatry
Hypertension is clinically high blood pressure. Persistent high arterial blood pressure above 120/80 mm HG is termed as pre-hypertension or hypertension, but the point to be emphasized is that this rise in blood pressure is persistent. Transient increase in BP occurs in stress and anxiety and needs to be treated accordingly.
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References

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