Cortec Tab 10mg 20's

Cortec Tab 10mg 20's is a pharmaceutical product with Enalapril as its active ingredient. Enalapril is a medication classified as an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. This medication is primarily prescribed to manage high blood pressure (hypertension) and certain heart conditions.

Enalapril works by blocking the action of an enzyme in the body called angiotensin-converting enzyme. This enzyme plays an important role in the regulation of blood pressure. By inhibiting its action, Enalapril helps relax blood vessels, reducing blood flow resistance and ultimately lowering blood pressure. This effect can help prevent complications associated with high blood pressure, such as heart attacks, strokes, and kidney problems.

• The starting dose for adults with hypertension is usually 5 to 10 mg once daily. 

• Your doctor may adjust the dose based on your blood pressure response and any side effects you may experience. 

It's important to take Enalapril as prescribed, even if you start to feel better, as high blood pressure often has no symptoms.

Some common side effects associated with enalapril:

• Cough
• Dizziness
• Headache
• Fatigue
• Nausea
• Low blood pressure (hypotension)
• Increased levels of blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and serum creatinine
• Elevated blood potassium levels (hyperkalemia)
• Changes in taste sensation
• Rash
• Swelling of the face, lips, or tongue (angioedema)
• Kidney dysfunction or failure
• Increased blood levels of liver enzymes
• Elevated blood sugar levels (hyperglycemia)
• Low white blood cell count (neutropenia)
• Low platelet count (thrombocytopenia)

Q1. What is Cortec Tab 10mg used for? 

Cortec Tab 10mg is used to lower high blood pressure (hypertension) and manage certain heart conditions like heart failure.

Q2. How does Enalapril work? 

Enalapril is an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. It relaxes blood vessels, which helps reduce blood pressure and improve the heart's ability to pump blood effectively in conditions like heart failure.

Q3. What are the common side effects of Cortec Tab 10mg?

Common side effects of Enalapril may include dizziness, lightheadedness, a dry cough, headache, fatigue, and changes in taste. Notifying your healthcare provider if you experience any side effects is important.

Q4. How should I take Cortec Tab 10mg? 

Follow your healthcare provider's instructions for dosing. Typically, Enalapril is taken once or twice daily with or without food. It's important to take it as prescribed and not to skip doses.