Enalapril Maleate-Felodipine Oral
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- Uses and How to Use
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Pronounced: (eh-NAL-uh-prill/fell-OH-dih-peen)
Enalapril Maleate-Felodipine Oral Uses
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This product contains 2 medications, enalapril and felodipine. Enalapril is an ACE inhibitor, and felodipine is a calcium channel blocker. They both work differently to relax the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. They are used together when one medication is not controlling your blood pressure.
How To Use Enalapril Maleate-Felodipine Oral
Take this medication by mouth without food, usually once daily or as directed by your doctor. If stomach upset occurs, you may take this medication with a light meal.
Swallow this medication whole. Do not crush, chew, or break the tablets. Doing so can destroy the long action of the drug and may increase your risk of side effects.
The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment.
Avoid eating grapefruit or drinking grapefruit juice while using this medication unless your doctor instructs you otherwise. Grapefruit can increase the amount of this medication in your bloodstream. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details.
Use this medication regularly to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, take it at the same time each day. It is important to continue taking this medication even if you feel well. Most people with high blood pressure do not feel sick. It may take up to 2 weeks before you get the full benefit of this drug.
Tell your doctor if your condition does not improve or if it worsens (for example, your routine blood pressure readings remain high or increase).
