LOTENSE 10mg 30 CAPS

LOTENSE 10 mg Capsules (30 capsules) Active Ingredient: Enalapril Maleate 10 mg Therapeutic Class: Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitor Dosage Form: Oral capsulesIndications:LOTENSE is indicated for the treatment of: Hypertension (high blood pressure) – to lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of cardiovascular events such as stroke and heart attack Heart failure – as adjunctive therapy to improve symptoms and reduce hospitalizations Asymptomatic left ventricular dysfunction – to prevent the progression to overt heart failure Mechanism of Action:Enalapril is an ACE inhibitor that reduces the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II, a potent vasoconstrictor. This leads to vasodilation, reduced aldosterone secretion, decreased blood pressure, and improved cardiac function.Dosage and Administration: Hypertension: Typical starting dose is 5–10 mg once daily. Maintenance dose: 10–20 mg/day in one or two doses Heart failure: Start with 2.5 mg daily, then titrate upward as tolerated May be taken with or without food Dosage should be adjusted in patients with renal impairment Warnings and Precautions: Contraindicated in pregnancy, history of angioedema related to ACE inhibitors, and bilateral renal artery stenosis Monitor serum potassium, renal function, and blood pressure Use with caution in patients with volume depletion, renal impairment, or diabetes Risk of angioedema, especially in Black patients Side Effects:Common: dry cough, dizziness, fatigue, headache, hypotension Less common but serious: angioedema, renal dysfunction, hyperkalemiaStorage: Store below 30°C in a dry place. Protect from moisture and light. Keep out of reach of children.