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Epaned (Enalapril maleate)
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Product Details
Description
Epaned is a prescription drug that is primarily used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). It can also be used for people with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) and for acute coronary syndromes.
High blood pressure is a chronic health condition that increases the risk of heart attack, stroke, and other vascular conditions. High blood pressure causes increased stress on blood vessels over time, which can lead to clotting events.
Heart failure is a chronic health condition where the heart is unable to pump enough blood to meet the needs of the body. Epaned helps by reducing the workload on the heart.
Fact Table
Formula
C20H28N2O5
License
US FDA
Bioavailability
60%
Legal status
Rx-Only
Chemical Name
Enalapril
Elimination half-life
11 hours
Dosage (Strength)
1mg
Pregnancy
Consult Doctor
Brands
Epaned
Protein binding
3-10%
PubChem CID
5388962
MedlinePlus
a686022
ChEBI
4784
ATC code
C09AA02
DrugBank
DB00584
KEGG
D07892
Routes of administration
By mouth
Directions
Take Epaned exactly as prescribed by your doctor. The dosage will range depending on what is being treated and your specific characteristics.
The starting dose is usually 2.5-5 mg once or twice a day. It can be increased to a maximum of 40 mg daily in one or two doses.
Ingredients
The active ingredient is Enalapril.
Interactions
Tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following:
- Aliskiren
- Amifostine
- Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers
- Bromperidol
- Grass Pollen Allergen Extract
- Iron Dextran Complex
- Lanthanum
- Lithium
- Obinutuzumab
- Sacubitril
- Sodium Phosphates
- Urapidil
Cautions
Tell your doctor if you have a history of kidney problems, high blood potassium, heart disease, or a history of low blood pressure.
Side Effects
Common side effects with this drug can include:
- Abnormal dreams
- Acute kidney injury
- Acute myocardial infarction
- Alopecia
- Angioedema
- Anorexia
- Asthenia
- Atrial fibrillation
- Atrial tachycardia
- Bone marrow suppression
- Bradycardia
- Bronchitis
- Cardiac arrhythmia
- Cerebrovascular accident
- Confusion
- Constipation
- Cough
- Depression
- Dermatitis
- Diaphoresis
- Diarrhea
- Dizziness
- Drowsiness
- Dysgeusia
- Dyspepsia
- Dyspnea
- Flushing
- Glossitis
- Headache
- Hyperkalemia
- Hypotension
- Impotence
- Melena
- Muscle cramps
- Nausea
- Nervousness
- Neutropenia
- Orthostatic hypotension
- Palpitations
- Pulmonary embolism
- Skin photosensitivity
- Skin rash
- Sore throat
- Stomatitis
- Urticaria
- Vertigo
- Vomiting
- Xerostomia
References
Epaned. Greenwood Village, CO: Silvergate Pharmaceuticals; 2017.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The above information is intended to increase awareness of health information and does not suggest treatment or diagnosis. This information is not a substitute for individual medical attention and should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. See your health care professional for medical advice and treatment.Product Code : 13602
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