VASOTEC

Vasotec is a Prescription medicine.

Vasotec

The recommended adult Vasotec dosage is 5 mg once daily initially which can be later increased upto 10-40 mg daily.

Enalapril

Atacand , Avalide , Avapro , Benicar

Enalapril

Merck Frosst

Vasotec is used for the treatment of hypertension and heart failure.

• People using Vasotec drug should avoid using dangerous machinery and other hazardous activities as the drug reduces alertness.
• It should be used carefully in elderly pateints as the severity of side effects is more in them.
• The drug should not be used in children without the doctor's advice.
• Vasotec medication should be discontinued as soon as pregnancy is detected as it can cause fetal injury and even death.
• The patient should move slowly when sitting up or standing as it causes dizziness due to a drop in the blood pressure.

• People on Vasotec medication should keep themselves properly hydrated.
• People taking Vasotec medicine should avoid alcoholic drinks.
• Vasotec should be used cautiously in patients suffering from renal and hepatic impairment.
• It should be used with care in patients having concurrent diuretic use.

General information:

Vasotec is used to treat hypertension and congestive heart failure. It is an ACE inhibitor. Vasotec is available in the form of tablets and injection.

Important facts about Vasotec:

People allergic to Vasotec and its ingredients should not Buy Vasotec.
People suffering from kidney problem, liver problem, heart problem, increased blood sugar should not take Vasotec drug without the doctor's advice as they might need a dosage adjustment.
Pregnant women and lactating mothers should not purchase Vasotec without doctor's recommendation as it may cause harm to the unborn baby and the nursed child.

Side effects:

• Bad throat
• Altered appetite
• Feeling giddy
• Feeling sleepy
• Spinning of head
• Drying of mouth
• Feeling of vomit
• Irregular bowel movement
• Rashes on the skin
• Itchy feeling

• Unconsciousness
• Change in the frequency of urination
• Increased body temperature
• Pain in the body
• Yellowing of skin
• Irregular heart beat
• Angina
• Increase in body weight

Vasotec drug interactions:

• Allopurinol
• Antacids
• Cyclosporine
• indomethacin
• potassium-sparing diuretics
• potassium supplements
• Digoxin
• lithium
• Diuretics
• nitrates
• other antihypertensives
• phenothiazines
• Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
• Rifampin

Vasotec tablets should be taken exactly as prescribed and the dosage should not be increased or decreased on your own. The medicine should be taken with water and with food. Diuretics should be discontinued 2-3 days prior to the start of the medication. People taking this drug should get their blood pressure tested on regular basis while on this medication.