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Are There Any Side Effects Of Envas?

I m a 63yrs old male having high bp and taking envas-5mg twice a day for the past 7 years. Past 7 years my bp was stable at 140/90. I m taking no other drugs. I am not a diabetic and have no other problems.lipid profile within normal range. my question is whether there is any side effects with continuing envas or should i have any other medicines. Looking forward for your expert advice.
Mon, 15 Sep 2014
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Hi,

Thank you for your query. I can understand your concerns.
Envas (Enalapril Maleate) is antihypertensive/ACE inhibitor.
Usual maintenance dose: 10 to 40 mg/day in single or twice daily doses.
Your BP is controlled.
Following are some of the side effects:
CV: hypotension; angina; orthostatic hypotension; tachycardia; syncope; vasculitis.
CNS: Headache; vertigo; dizziness; fatigue; asthenia.
DERM: Rash; photosensitivity.
GI: Nausea; abdominal pain; vomiting; diarrhea. Urinary tract infection.
HEMA: Decreased hemoglobin and hematocrit; neutropenia; agranulocytosis; thrombocytopenia; pancytopenia; eosinophilia.
META: Hyperkalemia.
RESP: Bronchitis; continuing cough; dyspnea.
OTHER: Fever; myalgia; arthralgia; arthritis.
However side effects are uncommon and the drug is well tolerated by most of the patients. You can continue with Envas.











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Dr. T.K. Biswas M.D.
Mumbai
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Are There Any Side Effects Of Envas?

Hi, Thank you for your query. I can understand your concerns. Envas (Enalapril Maleate) is antihypertensive/ACE inhibitor. Usual maintenance dose: 10 to 40 mg/day in single or twice daily doses. Your BP is controlled. Following are some of the side effects: CV: hypotension; angina; orthostatic hypotension; tachycardia; syncope; vasculitis. CNS: Headache; vertigo; dizziness; fatigue; asthenia. DERM: Rash; photosensitivity. GI: Nausea; abdominal pain; vomiting; diarrhea. Urinary tract infection. HEMA: Decreased hemoglobin and hematocrit; neutropenia; agranulocytosis; thrombocytopenia; pancytopenia; eosinophilia. META: Hyperkalemia. RESP: Bronchitis; continuing cough; dyspnea. OTHER: Fever; myalgia; arthralgia; arthritis. However side effects are uncommon and the drug is well tolerated by most of the patients. You can continue with Envas. Regards Dr. T.K. Biswas M.D. Mumbai