About enalapril maleate + hydrochlorothiazide
ACE inhibitor and thiazide diuretic combination
Used for
- Treats high blood pressure.
Usual adult dose
Usually one tablet once daily; the prescriber may adjust the dose based on blood pressure and response.
Common side effects
- Dizziness or light-headedness
- Dry cough
- Low blood pressure
- Changes in kidney function or blood salts
Important warnings
- May cause serious allergic swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat.
- Can cause dehydration, kidney problems, or abnormal potassium and sodium levels.
- Avoid during pregnancy; it can harm or cause death to an unborn baby.
- Use caution with kidney disease, diabetes, gout, or a history of angioedema.
Pregnancy
Not recommended; stop as soon as pregnancy is recognized because it can seriously harm the unborn baby.
Breastfeeding
Not usually recommended for newborn or premature infants; discuss alternatives, especially during the first weeks after birth.
Interactions
- Potassium supplements or potassium-containing salt substitutes may raise potassium.
- NSAID painkillers, such as ibuprofen, may worsen kidney function or reduce blood-pressure control.
- Lithium levels may rise to harmful levels.
- Other blood-pressure medicines can increase dizziness or low blood pressure.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.