Enam + Plendil - 5 + 2.5 mg

It has a generic name Enalapril and Felodipine made up by the combination of two active ingredients Enalapril and Felodipine which is used to treat hypertension or high blood pressure. It is usually prescribed after other medications failed to reign in high blood pressure. Enalapril is an ACE (angiotensin converting enzyme) inhibitor drug. And, the other active constituent Felodipine is a calcium channel blocker which relaxes the muscles of the heart and blood vessels. It is sold under various trade names including Lexxel, Enam+Plendil (made by Cipla) among several other brands around the world.

Important information about Enam + Plendil

You should not take Enalapril and Felodipine (Lexxel, Enam+Plendil), if you are strictly allergic to it or any other ACE inhibitor drugs like ramipril, captopril, fosinopril, benazepril, moexipril, and others. Prior taking this medicine, you must inform your doctor if you have following conditions: congestive heart failure, kidney disease (or if you are on dialysis), liver disease, low sodium levels in your body (hyponatremia), diabetes, or a history of blood clot or stroke. If you have any of these conditions, you must require dose adjustments or special medication tests before taking this medicine.

This drug belongs to pregnancy category D drug. Hence, care should be taken if you are pregnant woman. In case you become pregnant during the drug ingestion, contact your doctor immediately. It can cause harmful effects and might even results in death of an unborn baby, if a pregnant woman take it in second or third trimester. Do not take this medicine without the permission of your doctor if you are breast feeding. Use of an effective birth control measure should be required during the treatment with this medicine. If you are being treated for high blood pressure, continue the use of this medicine even if you don’t encounter any symptoms. High blood pressure doesn’t have any outwardly signs. Blood pressure medicine may be required to be taken for a long time period.  

Before taking Enalapril and Felodipine

You should take Enalapril and Felodipine strictly according to your doctor’s guidance and inform your doctor in advance about the following conditions:  congestive heart failure, kidney disease (or if you are on dialysis), liver disease, low sodium levels in your body (hyponatremia), diabetes, or a history of blood clot or stroke, in order to prevent serious health issues. Before taking Enalapril and Felodipine (Lexxel, Enam+Plendil), take care of all the above mentioned precautions and clear all the doubts about this medicine.    

Dosage Information

You should take the dosage of Enalapril and Felodipine exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow all the direction listed on the leaflet of your medicine. Do not alter the dosage until it is being advised by the doctor. Also, do not use the medicine after prescription period is over. Store all the medicine in a cool and dry place, far away from the reach of children. Enalapril and Felodipine can be taken with or without having the food.

Note: Enalapril and Felodipine dosage may depend on certain factors including age, sex, drug allergies, or seriousness of the condition among several other factors. Your dosage may determined by your physician after examining you properly.  

What if you miss a dose

You should take your medicine on the same time as prescribed by your doctor. If you miss a dose of Enalapril and Felodipine for unforeseen reasons, then take it instantly, but avoid the use when next scheduled dose time is close.            

What if you overdose

In case of an overdose of Enalapril and Felodipine, get emergency medication care as it can cause severe dizziness, light headedness, or fainting.   

Things and activities to avoid

Alcoholic beverages must be avoided while taking this medicine as alcohol can further reduce blood pressure. Also, avoid activities which require high metal acquisition and reflexes (driving). You should prohibit the use of potassium based supplements and salt substituent that contain potassium while you are being treated with this medicine.

Side Effects

Some common side effects caused by Enalapril and Felodipine are dizziness, light headedness, tiredness, or headache. If any of these effects persists or deteriorate, contact your doctor or seek medical attention right away. A serious side effect is unlikely and cause severe effects to your health. However, if you experience some serious side effects due to the elevated level of potassium in your body like (fast, irregular or rapid heartbeat, muscle weakness), fainting, decreased or no urination, seek the medical attention right away.   

Interaction with other drugs

Many other drugs can interact with Enalapril and Felodipine, some of them are (OTC vitamin pills or other medicines, or herbal products), especially cemitidine, lithium, NSAIDs (ibuprofen, naproxen, or others), HIV/AIDS medicines, certain antibiotics (clartithromycin, erythromycin, or others), seizure medicines, certain antidepressants, or a diuretic. Let your doctor know in advance if you are using such medicines before starting the use of Enalapril and Felodipine.

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