Uses of Cardicare 5

Cardicare 5 belongs to the group of cardiovascular drugs, contains the main ingredient is Enalapril maleate 5mg, is made in the form of tablets, packing specifications: Box of 3 blisters x 10 tablets. To improve the effectiveness of treatment and ensure safety for health, patients need to take Cardicare 5 as prescribed by their doctor.

Cardicare 5 is used in the treatment of the following conditions:
Essential hypertension; High blood pressure due to kidney disease ; Hypertension with diabetes. Improve survival and slow progression in patients with heart failure, reduce the number of myocardial infarctions; Prevention and treatment of congestive heart failure. Prevention of ventricular dilatation after myocardial infarction.

Treatment of primary hypertension:
The starting dose of Cardicare is 5mg, the dose can be increased depending on the severity of the disease. Cardicare 5 maintenance dose is determined after 2-4 weeks of treatment; Cardicare 5 daily dose from 10-40mg, used once a day or divided into 2 times; Cardicare 5 maximum dose is 40mg/day; It is recommended to start with the lowest dose of Cardicare 5 because of the potential for symptomatic hypotension, not concurrently with diuretics. Dosage for patients with renal failure:
Creatinine clearance 30-80ml/min: Cardicare dose is 5-10mg/day. Creatinine clearance 10-30ml/min: Cardicare dose is 2.5-5mg/day. Cardicare 5 dose for heart failure treatment:
Usually Cardicare is combined with Digitalis and diuretics; The starting dose of Cardicare is 2.5 mg, which can be gradually increased to a therapeutic dose, and must be done under careful medical supervision. The above dosage of Cardicare 5 is for reference only. The specific dose of Cardicare 5 will depend on the condition and the progression of the disease. To get the right dose of Cardicare 5, patients need to consult their doctor/pharmacist.
How to use Cardicare:
Cardicare can be taken before or after meals, food does not change the bioavailability of the drug. Take 1 to 2 doses of Cardicare per day.

Contraindicated to use Cardicare 5 in the following cases:
People who are sensitive to Enalapril components; Patients with aortic and renal artery stenosis; Do not take Cardicare while pregnant or breastfeeding.

Possible interactions if Cardicare is used concurrently with the following drugs and foods:
Diuretics; Potassium supplements; Other antihypertensive drugs; Lithium ; Tricyclic antidepressants; Antipsychotics; anesthetics; Addictive drug; Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs; sympathomimetic drugs; Diabetes medicine ; Acetylsalicylic acid; Thrombolytic drugs; beta blockers; Alcohol.

Cardicare 5 can cause some of the following side effects:
Aplastic/hemolytic anemia; Decrease in neutrophils; Decrease in hemoglobin; Reduce hematocrit; Thrombocytopenia ; Agranulocytosis; Bone marrow suppression; Decreased total platelet count; Lymphatic disease; Autoimmune disease; Reduce blood glucose; Headache; Depression; Confusion; Drowsiness or insomnia; Upset; Paresthesias; Dizzy; Having unusual dreams; Sleep disorders; Blurred vision; dizziness, low blood pressure, fainting; Myocardial infarction, tachycardia, cerebrovascular accident; Chest pain, arrhythmia; Palpitations; Raynaud's phenomenon; Cough, difficulty breathing; Runny nose, swollen throat, hoarseness; Bronchospasm, asthma; Pulmonary infiltrates; Rhinitis, allergic alveolitis; Eosinophilic pulmonary edema. Digestive disorders such as nausea/vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, abdominal pain; Change in taste, loss of appetite; Intestinal obstruction, pancreatitis; Stomach irritation; Dryness and mouth sores; Stomach ulcers; Abbreviation; laryngitis; Liver failure, hepatitis; Subcutaneous tissue and skin disorders such as rash, hypersensitivity, angioedema, pruritus; Hair loss; Erythema multiforme; Stevens-Johnson syndrome ; Scaly eczema, epidermal peeling. Fever; Serous inflammation; Vasculitis, pain and myositis; Pain and arthritis; Eosinophilia; Renal failure, proteinuria, oliguria; Decreased libido, gynecomastia in men; Body weakness, fatigue; Cramps, flushing; Tinnitus, dizziness; Test for hyperkalemia, plasma creatinine, blood urea, blood sodium, liver enzymes and plasma bilirubin. In case the patient experiences the above side effects, stop taking Cardicare 5 immediately, consult a treating doctor or go to a medical facility for timely treatment.

In hypertensive patients taking Cardicare 5, hypotension may occur if volume is reduced; Cardicare 5 must be used with caution in patients with left ventricular valve and pump failure; In cases of renal failure, the dose of Cardicare 5 must be adjusted initially according to the patient's creatinine clearance and then according to the response to therapy. Potassium and creatinine levels should be regularly monitored; The risk of hypotension and renal failure is increased in patients with renal artery stenosis; Neutrophils, granulocytes, and platelets may be reduced in patients receiving Cardicare 5. Therefore, caution should be exercised in people with collagen vascular disease, immunosuppressive therapy, or taking Allopurinol, Procainamide. or a combination of these complicating factors; Angioedema of the face, lips, tongue, glottis and/or pharynx in patients treated with Cardicare 5; Anaphylactoid reactions have been rare in patients receiving ACE inhibitors during snake venom desensitization but have been reported in patients on high-velocity membrane dialysis and concomitant treatment with an ACE inhibitor; In diabetic patients treated with oral antidiabetic drugs or insulin, blood glucose levels should be controlled during the first month of treatment with Cardicare 5; Can occur dry cough, hypotension during surgery or anesthesia, hyperkalemia when taking Cardicare 5; Lithium should not be combined with Cardicare 5. The active ingredient Korantrec in Cardicare 5 contains lactose, so patients must inform their doctor if they are intolerant of some sugars; Cardicare 5 can sometimes cause dizziness and fatigue, so people when driving and operating machines need to be cautious. The article has provided information about Cardicare 5 uses, dosage and notes when using the drug. To ensure safety for health and maximize the effectiveness of treatment, patients need to take Cardicare 5 exactly as directed by their doctor.