Hytrol 10 mg Tablet

Hytrol 10 mg Tablet is a prescription medicine that contains 10 mg of enalapril in each tablet. Enalapril belongs to the ACE inhibitor class and is used to help treat high blood pressure and certain heart conditions. By lowering blood pressure and easing strain on the heart, Hytrol 10 mg Tablet can help reduce the risk of serious cardiovascular complications when taken as prescribed. This specific 10 mg strength is a tablet form made by Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.

How it works: Enalapril in Hytrol 10 mg Tablet blocks an enzyme that makes angiotensin II, a substance that narrows blood vessels. With less angiotensin II, the blood vessels relax and widen, which helps blood flow more easily and lowers blood pressure.

Hytrol 10 mg Tablet is a higher-strength enalapril tablet that may be chosen when a doctor wants a full 10 mg dose in a single tablet. It is not the same as the lower-strength options often used when starting treatment or when a smaller adjustment is needed, so it is meant for patients whose dose has already been assessed. Some people may feel its blood-pressure-lowering effect more strongly than with lower strengths, especially at the start or after a dose increase.

• High blood pressure (hypertension)
• Heart failure
• Left ventricular dysfunction after a heart attack
• Blood pressure control as part of long-term cardiovascular care

• Swallow Hytrol 10 mg Tablet whole with a glass of water; do not crush or chew unless your doctor specifically says to.
• Take it at the same time each day to help you remember your doses.
• You may take Hytrol 10 mg Tablet with or without food.
• If it makes you dizzy, stand up slowly from sitting or lying positions.
• Follow your doctor’s exact instructions on how many tablets to take and how often to take them.

Each Hytrol 10 mg Tablet provides 10 mg of enalapril per tablet. Depending on the condition being treated and your response, it may be taken once daily or divided into 2 doses per day; your doctor decides the exact schedule. The maximum daily dose varies by indication, but the dose should always stay within the amount your prescriber sets for you.

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

Common side effects of Enalapril may include:

• Dizziness, especially after the first dose or a dose increase
• Dry cough
• Headache
• Fatigue or weakness
• Low blood pressure symptoms such as lightheadedness
• Nausea
• Increased potassium levels, which may be more likely with this 10 mg strength if combined with other medicines

• Hytrol 10 mg Tablet can cause a significant drop in blood pressure, especially if you are dehydrated or taking a diuretic.
• This medicine can raise potassium levels, so avoid potassium supplements or salt substitutes unless your doctor approves.
• Do not use during pregnancy; enalapril can harm an unborn baby.
• Use caution if you have kidney disease, heart failure, or a history of angioedema.
• Alcohol may worsen dizziness or low blood pressure.
• Be careful when driving or operating machinery until you know how Hytrol 10 mg Tablet affects you.
• Tell your doctor before taking it if you are on dialysis or have severe aortic stenosis.

• Potassium supplements or potassium-sparing diuretics
• NSAIDs such as ibuprofen or naproxen
• Diuretics or other blood pressure medicines
• Lithium
• Aliskiren, especially in patients with diabetes or kidney disease

Store Hytrol 10 mg Tablet in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from moisture and excess heat.