Cardil Tablet 5mg

About Cardil Tablet 5mg

Cardil Tablet 5mg Uses

• Treats high blood pressure (hypertension) in adults
• Manages chronic heart failure alongside other heart medicines
• Protects kidney function in people with diabetic nephropathy
• Reduces strain on the heart after a heart attack

Cardil Tablet 5mg Benefits

• Lowers blood pressure by relaxing narrowed blood vessels
• Reduces the workload on the heart muscle over time
• Slows the progression of kidney damage linked to high blood pressure and diabetes
• Lowers the long term risk of stroke and heart attack when taken regularly

What Experts Say

Enalapril belongs to the ACE inhibitor class, a group of medicines that block the enzyme responsible for narrowing blood vessels. This action lowers blood pressure and eases the amount of work the heart has to do with each beat.

Pakistan carries one of the highest rates of uncontrolled hypertension in South Asia, with many patients diagnosed only after a related complication appears. Physicians frequently pair enalapril with lifestyle changes such as reduced salt intake and regular activity, since medication alone rarely controls blood pressure long term.

A persistent dry cough is the most common reason patients stop ACE inhibitors early, though it usually resolves once the dose is adjusted or the drug is switched. Doctors advise against stopping enalapril abruptly, since blood pressure can rebound quickly, and recommend regular blood tests for patients also taking potassium supplements or diuretics.

Drug Class

• ACE inhibitor (angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor)
• Antihypertensive agent

Cardil Tablet 5mg formula

• Enalapril Maleate

Available forms

• Tablet

How to use Cardil Tablet 5mg?

• Take Cardil Tablet 5mg at the same time every day, with or without food
• Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water
• Start treatment under medical supervision, especially in elderly patients or those on diuretics
• Do not stop the medicine suddenly without consulting a doctor
• Take a missed dose as soon as remembered unless the next dose is due soon

Drug Interactions

• Diuretics: Combined use can cause an excessive drop in blood pressure, especially with the first dose.
• Potassium sparing diuretics and potassium supplements: Increase the risk of dangerously high potassium levels.
• NSAIDs: Regular use can reduce the blood pressure lowering effect and increase the risk of kidney problems.
• Lithium: Enalapril can raise lithium levels in the blood, increasing the risk of toxicity.
• Other antihypertensives: May increase the blood pressure lowering effect, requiring dose adjustment.

Risks and warnings

• Pregnancy: Avoid use during pregnancy, as ACE inhibitors can cause serious harm to the developing fetus.
• Kidney disease: Use with caution in patients with existing kidney impairment, since enalapril can further reduce kidney function.
• Angioedema history: Do not use if you have had a prior episode of angioedema with any ACE inhibitor.
• Potassium levels: Avoid potassium supplements or salt substitutes unless directed by a doctor, due to hyperkalemia risk.
• Dehydration: Correct fluid loss from vomiting or diarrhea before starting this medicine to avoid a sharp blood pressure drop.

Cardil Tablet 5mg Side Effects

• Dry, persistent cough
• Dizziness or lightheadedness, especially after the first dose
• Headache
• Fatigue
• Nausea
• Low blood pressure (hypotension)
• Elevated potassium levels (hyperkalemia)
• Swelling of the face, lips, or throat (angioedema), a rare but serious reaction
• Reduced kidney function in susceptible patients

Storage Conditions

• Store below 25 degrees Celsius in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight
• Keep the blister strip in its original packaging until use
• Keep out of reach of children
• Discard any tablets past the printed expiry date