Enapril 2.5 mg Tablet

Enapril 2.5 mg Tablet contains 2.5 mg of enalapril in each tablet. Enalapril is an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor used to help lower blood pressure and to treat certain heart conditions. It may also be prescribed after a heart attack or in some people with heart failure, depending on the doctor’s plan. This exact Enapril 2.5 mg Tablet is the lowest strength in this brand’s range.

How it works: Enalapril in this tablet blocks a substance in the body that tightens blood vessels. As the vessels relax and widen, blood flows more easily, which can lower blood pressure and reduce strain on the heart.

Enapril 2.5 mg Tablet is a lower-strength option that may be chosen when a doctor wants to start gently or use a smaller dose in people who are more sensitive to blood-pressure changes. Compared with Enapril 5 mg Tablet and Enapril 10 mg Tablet, this 2.5 mg tablet gives a smaller amount per dose and may help reduce the chance of feeling dizzy or lightheaded at the beginning of treatment. It is not the usual higher-strength tablet for rapid dose escalation; it is the smallest dose available in this brand.

• High blood pressure (hypertension)
• Heart failure
• Left ventricular dysfunction
• Protection of heart and blood vessels in selected patients
• Support after a heart attack, if prescribed

• Swallow the Enapril 2.5 mg Tablet whole with water.
• Take it at the same time each day if your doctor prescribes it regularly.
• It can usually be taken with or without food.
• If it upsets your stomach, taking it with food may help.
• Stand up slowly after the first doses because dizziness can happen, especially with a low starting dose.
• Do not split, crush, or chew unless your pharmacist or doctor specifically says it is okay.

Each Enapril 2.5 mg Tablet provides 2.5 mg of enalapril. Depending on the condition being treated, it may be taken once daily or in divided doses, and the doctor may adjust the dose gradually based on blood pressure, kidney function, and response. The maximum daily dose depends on the reason for use and the individual treatment plan, so your doctor must set the dose for this specific 2.5 mg tablet.

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

Common side effects of Enalapril may include:

• Dizziness or lightheadedness, especially when standing up
• Dry cough
• Headache
• Fatigue
• Nausea
• Weakness
• Low blood pressure, which may be more noticeable when starting a low dose

• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or planning pregnancy; enalapril should not be used in pregnancy.
• Use caution if you have kidney disease, dehydration, vomiting, diarrhea, or are on a salt-restricted diet, because 2.5 mg may still lower blood pressure too much in sensitive people.
• Be careful when standing, driving, or using machinery until you know how Enapril 2.5 mg Tablet affects you.
• Alcohol can increase dizziness and low blood pressure.
• Tell your doctor if you have a history of angioedema, either from ACE inhibitors or otherwise.
• Do not use potassium supplements or salt substitutes with potassium unless your doctor approves.
• Inform your clinician if you have heart valve problems, diabetes, or are taking medicines that lower blood pressure.

• Diuretics or water pills
• Potassium supplements or potassium-sparing diuretics
• NSAIDs such as ibuprofen or naproxen
• Lithium
• Other blood-pressure medicines, including nitrates or certain vasodilators

Store Enapril 2.5 mg Tablet in the original strip or box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.