Vasotec I.V.

Generic name: Enalaprilat
Drug class: Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors

Usage of Vasotec I.V.

Enalaprilat injection is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). High blood pressure adds to the workload of the heart and arteries. If it continues for a long time, the heart and arteries may not function properly. This can damage the blood vessels of the brain, heart, and kidneys, resulting in a stroke, heart failure, or kidney failure. High blood pressure may also increase the risk of heart attacks. These problems may be less likely to occur if blood pressure is controlled .

Enalaprilat works by blocking an enzyme in the body that is necessary to produce a substance that causes blood vessels to tighten. As a result, the blood vessels relax. This lowers blood pressure and increases the supply of blood and oxygen to the heart .

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription .

Vasotec I.V. side effects

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor or nurse immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

Less common

Blurred vision

confusion

dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up from a lying or sitting position suddenly

sweating

unusual tiredness or weakness

Rare

Chest pain or discomfort

nausea

pain or discomfort in arms, jaw, back or neck

shortness of breath

vomiting

Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

Less common

Headache

Rare

Difficulty having a bowel movement (stool)

dizziness

fever

rash

Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Before taking Vasotec I.V.

In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered:

Allergies

Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.

Pediatric

Appropriate studies have not been performed on the relationship of age to the effects of enalaprilat in the pediatric population. Safety and efficacy have not been established .

Geriatric

No information is available on the relationship of age to the effects of enalaprilat in geriatric patients. However, elderly patients are more likely to have age-related kidney problems, which may require an adjustment of dose in patients receiving enalaprilat .

Breast Feeding

Studies in women suggest that this medication poses minimal risk to the infant when used during breastfeeding.

Interactions with Medicines

Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are receiving this medicine, it is especially important that your healthcare professional know if you are taking any of the medicines listed below. The following interactions have been selected on the basis of their potential significance and are not necessarily all-inclusive.

Using this medicine with any of the following medicines is not recommended. Your doctor may decide not to treat you with this medication or change some of the other medicines you take.

Aliskiren

Sacubitril

Using this medicine with any of the following medicines is usually not recommended, but may be required in some cases. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both of the medicines.

Allopurinol

Alteplase, Recombinant

Amiloride

Aspirin

Azathioprine

Azilsartan

Azilsartan Medoxomil

Candesartan

Canrenoate

Eplerenone

Eprosartan

Everolimus

Furosemide

Interferon Alfa-2a

Irbesartan

Levoketoconazole

Lithium

Losartan

Melphalan

Mercaptopurine

Methotrexate

Olmesartan

Oxypurinol

Potassium Citrate

Potassium Phosphate

Sirolimus

Spironolactone

Tacrolimus

Telmisartan

Triamterene

Trimethoprim

Valsartan

Using this medicine with any of the following medicines may cause an increased risk of certain side effects, but using both drugs may be the best treatment for you. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both of the medicines.

Aceclofenac

Acemetacin

Amtolmetin Guacil

Bromfenac

Bufexamac

Bumetanide

Choline Salicylate

Clomipramine

Clonixin

Dexibuprofen

Dexketoprofen

Diclofenac

Diflunisal

Dipyrone

Droxicam

Ethacrynic Acid

Etodolac

Etofenamate

Etoricoxib

Etozolin

Felbinac

Fenoprofen

Fepradinol

Feprazone

Floctafenine

Flufenamic Acid

Flurbiprofen

Gold Sodium Thiomalate

Ibuprofen

Indomethacin

Ketoprofen

Ketorolac

Lornoxicam

Loxoprofen

Lumiracoxib

Meclofenamate

Mefenamic acid

Meloxicam

Morniflumate

Nabumetone

Naproxen

Nepafenac

Niflumic Acid

Nimesulide

Nimesulide Beta Cyclodextrin

Oxaprozin

OxyphenbUTAzone

Parecoxib

Phenylbutazone

Piketoprofen

Piretanide

Piroxicam

Pranoprofen

Proglumetacin

Propionic Acid

Propyphenazone

Proquazone

Rifampin

Rofecoxib

Salicylic Acid

Salsalate

Sodium Salicylate

Sulindac

Tenoxicam

Tiaprofenic Acid

Tolfenamic Acid

Tolmetin

Torsemide

Valdecoxib

Interactions with Food/Tobacco/Alcohol

Certain medicines should not be used at or around the time of eating food or eating certain types of food since interactions may occur. Using alcohol or tobacco with certain medicines may also cause interactions to occur. Discuss with your healthcare professional the use of your medicine with food, alcohol, or tobacco.

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How to use Vasotec I.V.

In addition to the use of this medicine, treatment for your high blood pressure may include weight control and changes in the types of foods you eat, especially foods high in sodium. Your doctor will tell you which of these are most important for you. You should check with your doctor before changing your diet.

Many patients who have high blood pressure will not notice any signs of the problem. In fact, many may feel normal. It is very important that you take your medicine exactly as directed and that you keep your appointments with your doctor even if you feel well.

Remember that this medicine will not cure your high blood pressure but it does help control it. Therefore, you must continue to take it as directed if you expect to lower your blood pressure and keep it down. You may have to take high blood pressure medicine for the rest of your life. If high blood pressure is not treated, it can cause serious problems such as heart failure, blood vessel disease, stroke, or kidney disease.

Warnings

It is very important that your doctor check your progress at regular visits to make sure this medicine is working properly and to check for unwanted effects .

Stop using this medicine and call your doctor right away if you have swelling of the face, arms, legs, eyes, lips, or tongue, or problems with swallowing or breathing. These are symptoms of a condition called angioedema .

You may experience lightheadedness during the first few days with this medicine. If this becomes severe and you faint, talk to your doctor right away .

Tell your doctor immediately if you have any signs of infection such as chills, sore throat, or fever. These may be symptoms of an immune system condition called Neutropenia .

Using this medicine while you are pregnant can harm your unborn baby. If you think you have become pregnant while using the medicine, tell your doctor right away .

Check with your doctor right away if you have symptoms of jaundice (yellow skin or eyes) because these may be signs of a serious liver condition .

This medicine may increase the amount of potassium in your blood. Do not use salt substitutes containing potassium without first checking with your doctor .

Make sure any doctor or dentist who treats you knows that you are using this medicine. You may need to stop using this medicine several days before having surgery or medical tests .

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