Expert advice for Elrik Tablet
You have been prescribed Elrik 5mg Tablet to improve blood pressure. Lowering blood pressure reduces the chance of future heart attack & strokes. It may also be used to treat chronic (long-standing) heart failure. It protects kidney function, which is especially useful for people with diabetes or mild-to-moderate kidney diseases. Elrik 5mg Tablet can make you feel dizzy for the first few days. Take it preferably at bedtime and rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down. Let your doctor know about any dizziness, cough, or throat irritation that doesn't go away. Elrik 5mg Tablet may cause the level of potassium in blood to go up. Avoid taking potassium supplements and potassium-rich foods such as banana and broccoli. Do not take it during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Tell your doctor if you become pregnant while taking Elrik 5mg Tablet.
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Composition
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Enalapril (5mg) |
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Side Effect
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Common
Decreased blood pressure, Cough, Increased potassium level in blood, Fatigue, Weakness, Dizziness, Renal impairment. |
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How to works
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How Elrik Tablet works
Elrik 5mg Tablet is a blood pressure lowering medication. It works by blocking an enzyme that narrows blood vessels. This makes blood vessels relax, lowers blood pressure and allows more blood and oxygen to reach your heart. |
