Nalopril Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Enalapril maleate

Indications/Uses

HTN, CHF.

Dosage/Direction for Use

10-40 mg daily. HTN Mild: Initially 10 mg daily. Moderate or severe: 20 mg daily. Concomitant diuretic therapy in HTN Discontinue diuretic 2-3 days prior to initiation of therapy w/ Nalopril. CHF Initially <5 mg. Usual maintenance dose: 10-20 mg daily in a single or divided dose.

Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Special Precautions

Symptomatic hypotension may occur. In patients w/ renal impairment or renal artery stenosis, low doses may be required. Pregnancy. Lactation. Childn.

Adverse Reactions

Dizziness, headache, fatigue, asthenia, hypotension, orthostatic hypotension, syncope, nausea, diarrhea, muscle cramps, rash, cough.

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Drug Interactions

Concomitant administration w/ K-sparing diuretics may cause hyperkalemia. Potentiates the effect of other antihypertensive drugs.

MIMS Class

ACE Inhibitors/Direct Renin Inhibitors

ATC Classification

C09AA02 - enalapril ; Belongs to the class of ACE inhibitors. Used in the treatment of cardiovascular disease.

Thai FDA Category

Presentation/Packing

Form

Nalopril tab 10 mg

Packing/Price

10 × 10's

Form

Nalopril tab 20 mg

Packing/Price

10 × 10's

Form

Nalopril tab 5 mg

Packing/Price

10 × 10's

Nalopril

enalapril

Manufacturer:

Siam Bheasach

Distributor:

Siam Pharmaceutical