Enap 10mg is primarily used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension), heart failure, and to help prevent heart failure in patients at risk or those with asymptomatic left ventricular dysfunction (where the heart is not pumping as well as it should, but symptoms are not yet present)[1][2][3][4][5].
Specifically, its uses include:
- Treating high blood pressure, which helps to reduce the risk of strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems[1][3][4][5].
- Treating heart failure (when the heart does not pump blood properly), where it can lower hospitalization rates and help some patients live longer[1][2][3][4][5].
- Preventing signs of heart failure in people with reduced heart function (left ventricular dysfunction), even before they develop symptoms[1][2][5].
- In some cases, to lower the effect of allergic reactions (desensitisation) to bee or wasp stings[1].
- Occasionally, for prevention of heart attack and stroke in patients with hypertension and other risk factors[4].
Enap 10mg works by widening blood vessels, which lowers blood pressure and makes it easier for the heart to pump blood[1][3][5].
The usual prescribed dose for most adults is 10mg once a day for high blood pressure, although individuals with heart failure may take 10mg twice daily, or 20mg once a day, depending on their doctor’s guidance[6].
References
- [1] Enap 5 mg, 10 mg & 20 mg Tablets – Patient Information Leaflet (HPRA)
- [2] Enalapril – StatPearls (NCBI Bookshelf)
- [3] Enalapril: Uses, Side Effects, Interactions (WebMD)
- [4] Enap 10mg Tablet: View Uses, Side Effects (1mg)
- [5] Enalapril: Uses, Interactions, Mechanism of Action (DrugBank)
- [6] How and when to take enalapril (NHS)
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