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Canapril 5 MG Tablet

Manufactured by: Zydus Cadila
Composition: Enalapril
Prescription Required: Yes
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Description

Canapril 5 MG Tablet is used in the treatment of high blood pressure and certain other heart conditions. It is important to maintain a proper diet and exercise regularly when taking this medicine. Do not take this medicine if you have a known allergy to it.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Canapril 5 MG Tablet

  • Blurred visionsevere
  • Confusionsevere
  • Dizziness when getting up suddenly from a sitting positionsevere
  • Coughsevere
  • Chest painsevere
  • Fever or chillssevere
  • Vomitingsevere
  • Skin rash
  • Lack of strength
  • Increase in the potassium levels
SEVERE
Contact your doctor immediately if any of these symptoms are experienced on a regular basis.
RARE
Observed in a small fraction of population.
This is not an exhaustive list of side effects. Please inform your doctor if you experience any adverse reaction to the medication.

Highlights

Commonly asked questions for Canapril 5 MG Tablet

Onset of action

The peak effect of this medicine can be observed in 15 minutes after an intravenous injection and 1 hour after an oral dose.

Duration of effect

The effect of this medicine lasts for an average duration of 6 hours after an intravenous dose and 12-24 hours after an oral dose.

Safe with alcohol?

moderate
You should avoid the consumption of alcohol while taking this medicine as it may cause dizziness, headache, and changes in heart rate. Avoid driving or operating heavy machinery if you have these symptoms.

Is it habit forming?

No habit forming tendency has been reported.

Usage in pregnancy?

This medicine is not recommended for pregnant women.

Usage while breast-feeding?

This medicine is not recommended for breastfeeding women.

Substitutes

List of substitutes for Canapril 5 MG Tablet

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Canapril 5 MG Tablet, and hence can be used as its substitute.
Bql 5 MG Tablet
Zydus Cadila
Ena 5 MG Tablet
Alkem Laboratories Ltd.
Enace 5 MG Tablet
Abbott Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.
Hytrol 5 MG Tablet
Sun Pharma Laboratories Ltd.
Normace 5 MG Tablet
Unichem Laboratories Ltd.

What is it prescribed for?

Uses of Canapril 5 MG Tablet

  • Hypertension

    Canapril 5 MG Tablet is used to treat an increase in the blood pressure caused by genetic and/or environmental factors.

  • Congestive Heart Failure

    Canapril 5 MG Tablet is used in the treatment of congestive heart failure which is a type of heart disease, charecterized by thickening of the walls of the left ventricle.

  • Left Ventricular Dysfunction

    Canapril 5 MG Tablet is used in the treatment of left ventricular dysfunction, which is a type of heart disease that lowers the pumping capacity of the heart.

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When not to use?

Contraindications of Canapril 5 MG Tablet

  • Allergy

    Avoid taking this medicine, if you have a known allergy to it or any medicine of the same class.

  • Aliskiren

    Use of these medicines is not recommended in the elderly population with diabetes and kidney disease with CrCl less than 60 ml/min.

Dosage

  • Missed Dose

    The missed dose should be taken as soon possible. It is advisable to skip the missed dose if it's already time for your next scheduled dose.

  • Overdose

    Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of overdose.

Interactions

All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.

Interaction with Alcoholmoderate

  • Description

    - Use of Canapril 5 MG Tablet with alcohol will have an additive effect in lowering the blood pressure.

  • Instructions

    - You should avoid the consumption of alcohol while taking this medicine as it may cause dizziness, headache, and changes in heart rate. Avoid driving or operating heavy machinery if you have these symptoms.

Interaction with Medicine

Disease interactions

  • Angioedema

    severe
    Canapril 5 MG Tablet is not recommended in patients with a history of Angioedema or a family history of Angioedema. Any symptoms of swelling of face, lips, and eyes should be informed to the doctor. If necessary, an alternate medicine should be considered based on the clinical condition.

Food interactions

  • Information not available.

Lab interactions

  • Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.

General Instructions

Take Canapril 5 MG Tablet with or without food. Do not take in larger amounts than advised. Inform the doctor if you experience any undesirable effects.

Warnings

Warnings for special population

  • Pregnancy

    - This medicine is not recommended for pregnant women.

  • Breast-feeding

    - This medicine is not recommended for breastfeeding women.

General warnings

  • Hypotension

    - Symptomatic hypotension may occur in patients with volume depletion or who are treated with high-dose diuretics. Correct the condition before starting Canapril 5 MG Tablet or start the treatment at reduced doses.

  • Hyperkalemia

    - Canapril 5 MG Tablet may cause an increase in the potassium levels in the blood. Use with caution in patients with concomitant use of potassium-sparing diuretics or potassium supplements and in patients with impaired kidney function.

  • Pediatric population

    - The safety and efficacy of Canapril 5 MG Tablet has not been established in children age below 18 years.

  • Cough

    - Canapril 5 MG Tablet may cause persistent nonproductive cough. It is resolved when the medicine is discontinued.

  • Impaired liver function

    - Canapril 5 MG Tablet may rarely cause liver injuries like jaundice or hepatitis. Discontinue the medicine if any signs of liver injury like increased liver enzyme levels.

Other details

  • Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor
  • To be taken as instructed by doctor
  • Does not cause sleepiness

How it works

This medicine relaxes the blood vessels and promotes a smooth flow of the blood, thus helping in reducing the blood pressure.

Legal Status

Approved
Approved
Approved
Approved

Classification

Category
Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors
Schedule
Schedule H

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