| Enalapril | 128.000000000000 | Enalapril | Enalapril | E | English | Pharmacy | NA | NA | Cardiovascular system | Drugs and Supplements | Caregivers
Adult (19+) | NA | | 2010-02-28T05:00:00Z | | | | | | 7.80000000000000 | 64.1000000000000 | 1107.00000000000 | | Drugs (A-Z) | Drug A-Z | <p class="akh-article-overview">Your child needs to take the medicine called enalapril. This information sheet explains what enalapril does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.</p> | <p>Your child needs to take the medicine called enalapril (say: e-NAL-a-pril). This information sheet explains what enalapril does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine. </p> | | | | | | | | | | | | | | <h2>What is enalapril?</h2>
<p>Enalapril belongs to a group of medicines called ACE inhibitors. This medicine is used to treat high blood pressure (called hypertension) and heart failure by reducing the amount of work that the heart has to do. </p>
<p>You may hear enalapril called by its brand name Vasotec. Enalapril comes in both a tablet and liquid form.</p> | <h2>Before giving enalapril to your child<br></h2><p>Tell your doctor if your child has any of these conditions:</p><ul><li>allergy to enalapril or other ACE inhibitors </li></ul><h3>Talk with your doctor or pharmacist if your child has any of the following conditions. Precautions may need to be taken with this medicine if your child has: </h3><ul><li>kidney or liver disease: the dose of enalapril may need to be adjusted </li><li>hyperkalemia (high potassium levels): enalapril can increase the amount of
<a href="/Article?contentid=220&language=English">potassium</a> in the body </li><li>a history of angioedema </li></ul> | <h2>How should you give your child enalapril?</h2>
<p>Follow these instructions when you give your child enalapril:</p>
<ul><li>Give enalapril exactly as your doctor or pharmacist tells you to do, even if your child seems better. </li>
<li>Talk to your child's doctor before you stop giving this medicine for any reason. Your child may become ill if they stop taking this medicine suddenly. </li>
<li>Give your child enalapril at the same time(s) every day (exactly as your child's doctor or pharmacist tells you). Pick times that are easy for you so that you do not miss doses. </li>
<li>Enalapril can be given with or without food. </li></ul> | <h2>What should you do if your child misses a dose of enalapril?</h2>
<ul><li>Give the missed dose as soon as you remember. </li>
<li>If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose. Give the next dose at the regular time. </li>
<li>Do not give your child two doses to make up for one missed dose. </li></ul> | <h2>How long does enalapril take to work?</h2>
<p>It may take up to several weeks before enalapril takes its full effect.</p> | <h2>What are the possible side effects of enalapril?</h2><p>Your child may have some of these side effects while they take enalapril. Check with your child's doctor if your child continues to have any of these side effects, and they do not go away, or they bother your child: </p><ul><li>cough (dry, persistent) </li><li>headache </li><li>low blood pressure and feeling dizzy or lightheaded </li></ul><h3>Most of the following side effects are not common, but they may be a sign of a serious problem. Call your child's doctor right away or take your child to the Emergency Department if your child has any of these side effects: </h3><ul><li>rash or any other symptoms of an allergic reaction </li><li>wheezing/chest tightness or trouble breathing </li><li>swelling of the face, lips, tongue, mouth, or throat </li><li>irregular or uneven heartbeat </li><li>fainting or passing out </li></ul> | <h2>What safety measures should you take when your child is using enalapril?</h2>
<p>Before your child has any medical tests, emergency treatment or any kind of surgery, including dental surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that your child is taking enalapril. </p>
<p>Keep all appointments at the clinic or doctor's office so that the doctor can check your child's reaction to enalapril. The doctor may need to change the dose so that your child is getting the right amount. </p>
<p>Your doctor may want your child to watch what kinds of food they eat, especially foods high in salt. Your doctor or dietitian will tell you and your child what kind of foods to eat and what to avoid. Check with your doctor before changing your child's diet in any way. </p>
<p>Your child may feel dizzy or light headed when they start taking enalapril, especially after the first dose. Make sure that your child is at home and will be able to sit down or lie down for some time after taking the medicine for the first time. </p>
<p>Dizziness, light-headedness, or fainting also may happen if your child exercises or if the weather is hot. Heavy sweating can cause loss of too much water and low blood pressure. Be extra careful during exercise or hot weather. </p>
<p>Talk to your doctor before you give your child any potassium supplements or salt substitutes (these products usually contain potassium). A combination of enalapril and these products can cause high levels of potassium in the body. </p>
<p>Check with your child's doctor or pharmacist before giving your child any other medicines. There are some medicines that should not be taken together with enalapril or in some cases the dose of enalapril or the other medicine may need to be adjusted. It is important that you tell your doctor and pharmacist if your child takes any other medications (prescription, over the counter, or herbal) including: </p>
<ul><li>diuretics (water pills) </li>
<li>potassium supplements </li>
<li>lithium </li>
<li>anti-inflammatory tablets taken for pain or arthritis </li></ul> | <h2>What other important information should you know about enalapril?<br></h2><ul><li>Keep a list of all medications your child is on and show the list to the doctor or pharmacist.</li><li>Do not share your child's medicine with others. Do not give anyone else's medicine to your child.</li><li>Make sure you always have enough enalapril to last through weekends, holidays, and vacations. Call your pharmacy at least 2 days before your child runs out of medicine to order refills. If your child needs enalapril liquid, it must be made by a pharmacy. Check if your pharmacy is able to make enalapril liquid and ensure that you give them plenty of notice as it may take several days. </li><li>Keep enalapril tablets at room temperature in a cool, dry place away from sunlight. Do NOT store them in the bathroom or kitchen. Enalapril liquid should be kept in a fridge. </li><li>Do not keep any medicines that are out of date. Check with your pharmacist about the best way to throw away outdated or leftover medicines. </li></ul> | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | https://assets.aboutkidshealth.ca/AKHAssets/ICO_DrugA-Z.png | Enalapril | Enalapril | False | | | | | | | | |
