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Introduction
How To Use
- Take this medicine by mouth with a glass of water.
- Take this medicine with or without food.
- Swallow it as a whole, do not crush or chew the medicine.
- Take it at the same time to help you remember.
- Or use it exactly as instructed by your doctor.
Expert Advice
- Follow the diet instructed by your doctor
- Drink enough fluids to prevent dehydration.
- Do not share this medicine with anyone.
- Do not use more than the recommended amount.
- Do not skip or alter the dose.
- Inform your doctor immediately if you experience serious side effects.
Primary Uses
Hypertension
Indications
- Hypertension
- Heart failure
- Prevention of heart attack
- Prevention of stroke.
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Primary Uses
Hypertension
Indications
This medicine is used to treat mild to moderate hypertension (high blood pressure).
Side Effects
The use of this medicine is associated with side effects such as indigestion, headache, cough and dizziness. |
Introduction
Expert Advice
Indications:
It is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure) and heart faliure.
Pregnancy:
This medication is contraindicated in pregnancy.
Lactation:
It is suggested to use this medicine after consulting a doctor as the effect of this medicine is undetermined.
Precautions:
It is not suggested to be used in patients with kidney impairment and those undergoing surgery. Risk factors for hypotension (low blood pressure), hypertrophic cardiac myopathy (heart muscle is abnormally thick), unstable angina (chest pain) during first month of treatment, desensitisation, hyperkalaemia (high potassium level in blood), Monitor serum electrolytes.
Contraindications:
This medication is contraindicated in patients with history of angioedema (swelling of lower layer of skin) with previous ACE inhibitor therapy.
Side effects:
The use of this medicine is associated with side effects such as rash, tiredness, gout, abdominal pain, headache, mild cough, decrease in red cells and platelets, proteinuria (excess protien in urine), pruritis (unpleasant sensation of the skin), hypotension (low blood pressure), dysgeusia (distortion of sense of taste), GI upset, muscle cramps, parasthesia, dizziness, visual disturbance, tinnitus (ringing in ears), dyspnoea (difficulty in breathing), hyperkalaemia (high potassium level in blood).
Primary Uses
Hypertension
Indications
It is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure) and heart faliure.
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Primary Uses
Hypertension
Indications
This medicine is used to treat mild to moderate hypertension (high blood pressure).
Side Effects
The use of this medicine is associated with side effects such as indigestion, headache, cough and dizziness.
Contraindications
This medicine is not recommended to be used in patients with aortic stenosis (heart disorder) and outflow obstruction (Heart disorder).
FAQS
Can I stop taking this medicine once my blood pressure is normal?
This medicine should not be stopped unless your doctor recommends it, and it should not be stopped abruptly. Kindly follow the instructions of your physician regarding how and when to stop taking this drug.
Can I stop taking this medicine once my blood pressure is normal?
This medicine should not be stopped unless your doctor recommends it, and it should not be stopped abruptly. Kindly follow the instructions of your physician regarding how and when to stop taking this drug.
Can I get a cough because of this medicine?
Dry cough is a side effect that is associated with this medicine. Please contact your doctor if you cannot tolerate any of the adverse effects after taking this drug.
Can I take painkillers (brufen and asprin) while taking this drug?
Paracetamol can be taken with this medicine. Please consult your doctor if you need to take any other painkiller with this medicine.
Is this medicine a blood thinner?
No, this medicine is not a blood thinner.
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Primary Uses
Hypertension
Indications
This medicine is used to treat mild to moderate hypertension (high blood pressure).
Side Effects
The use of this medicine is associated with side effects such as indigestion, headache, cough and dizziness. |
Primary Uses
Hypertension
Indications
This medicine is used to treat mild to moderate hypertension (high blood pressure).
Side Effects
The use of this medicine is associated with side effects such as indigestion, headache, cough and dizziness.
Contraindications
This medicine is not recommended to be used in patients with aortic stenosis (heart disorder) and outflow obstruction (Heart disorder).
FAQS
Can I stop taking this medicine once my blood pressure is normal?
This medicine should not be stopped unless your doctor recommends it, and it should not be stopped abruptly. Kindly follow the instructions of your physician regarding how and when to stop taking this drug.
Can I stop taking this medicine once my blood pressure is normal?
This medicine should not be stopped unless your doctor recommends it, and it should not be stopped abruptly. Kindly follow the instructions of your physician regarding how and when to stop taking this drug.
Can I get a cough because of this medicine?
Dry cough is a side effect that is associated with this medicine. Please contact your doctor if you cannot tolerate any of the adverse effects after taking this drug.
Can I take painkillers (brufen and asprin) while taking this drug?
Paracetamol can be taken with this medicine. Please consult your doctor if you need to take any other painkiller with this medicine.
Is this medicine a blood thinner?
No, this medicine is not a blood thinner.
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