Colpril 10 mg Tablet

Colpril 10 mg Tablet is a prescription tablet that contains 10 mg of enalapril in each tablet. Enalapril belongs to the ACE inhibitor class, which is used to help treat high blood pressure and certain heart conditions. Colpril 10 mg Tablet may also be used to help improve symptoms in some people with heart failure, as directed by a doctor. This strength is a full oral tablet made for people whose treatment plan calls for enalapril 10 mg per dose.

How it works: Enalapril works by blocking an enzyme that makes angiotensin II, a natural substance that tightens blood vessels. By relaxing blood vessels, Colpril 10 mg Tablet helps blood flow more easily and can lower blood pressure and reduce strain on the heart.

Colpril 10 mg Tablet is a mid-strength enalapril tablet, so it is not a low starting dose for every patient. Doctors may choose Colpril 10 mg Tablet when a lower dose is not enough, when blood pressure control needs to be stronger, or when a patient has already been assessed as able to tolerate this amount. Because it is a standard tablet, it is taken by mouth and does not work instantly; the blood-pressure effect builds over time with regular use.

• High blood pressure (hypertension)
• Heart failure
• Lowering strain on the heart
• Helping reduce the risk of complications from uncontrolled blood pressure

• Swallow Colpril 10 mg Tablet with a glass of water.
• Take it exactly as prescribed, at the same time each day if possible.
• You may take it with or without food.
• Do not crush or chew unless your pharmacist or doctor specifically tells you to.
• Stand up slowly after taking it, especially when starting treatment or after a dose increase.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose.

Each Colpril 10 mg Tablet provides 10 mg of enalapril. The doctor decides how often you should take it; many patients take it once or twice daily depending on the condition being treated and their response. The maximum daily amount is individualized by the prescriber, and you should not change the dose on your own.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Enalapril may include:

• Dizziness, especially at this 10 mg strength when starting or after a dose increase
• Dry cough
• Headache
• Tiredness
• Low blood pressure or lightheadedness
• Nausea

• Colpril 10 mg Tablet can cause a larger drop in blood pressure in some people, so your doctor may monitor you closely after starting this 10 mg strength.
• Tell your prescriber if you have kidney disease, heart failure, dehydration, or a history of angioedema.
• Use caution with alcohol because it can increase dizziness or fainting.
• Do not use potassium supplements or salt substitutes with potassium unless your doctor approves.
• This medicine may not be safe during pregnancy and should be discussed right away if you become pregnant.
• Be careful driving or operating machinery until you know how Colpril 10 mg Tablet affects you.
• Tell your doctor if you take a diuretic, because combined use can increase the chance of low blood pressure.

• Potassium supplements or potassium-containing salt substitutes
• Diuretics or water pills
• NSAIDs such as ibuprofen or naproxen
• Lithium
• Other blood pressure medicines, including aliskiren or ARBs

Store Colpril 10 mg Tablet in the original strip/box at room temperature, away from excess heat, moisture, and direct light.