Common Decreased blood pressure, Cough, Increased potassium level in blood, Fatigue, Weakness, Dizziness, Renal impairment.

Expert advice for Encardil Tablet
You may get a dry cough while using Encardil. Report to your doctor if there is a persistent cough. Encardil may cause the level of potassium in blood to go up. Avoid taking potassium supplements and potassium-rich foods such as banana and broccoli. Inform your doctor immediately if you have rapid swelling of the lips, tongue, and throat that may affect breathing. Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding. You shouldn’t take Encardil if you’re pregnant or plan to become pregnant. Encardil may cause birth defects or be fatal to your unborn baby.

Q. Is Encardil a beta blocker/statin/alpha blocker?
Encardil belongs to a class of medication called as angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor

Q. Is enalapril same as ramipril?
Enalapril and ramipril belongs to same category of drugs with similar action, but their effect may vary upon individual response

Q. Is Encardil safe?
Encardil is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor

Q. What are Encardil/Envas 5/ Envas 2.5?
Encardil belongs to a class of medication called as angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE)

Q. Is Encardil a generic drug?
Encardil is a generic drug whereas Envas 5 and Envas 2.5 is a brand name

Q. Is Encardil a prodrug?
Yes, it forms an active metabolite called as Encardil at

Q. Can I take enalapril with ibubrufen/Tylenol/asprin/ Viagra/ magnesium/Cialis (tadalafil)/Cymbalta(duloxetin)?
Asprin increases antihypertensive effect of enalpril. Patients should follow doctors advice for its use

Q. Does Encardil cause weight gain/loss/cough/hair loose/ sleepiness/ blood sugar/ lowers heart rate?
Encardil can cause weight loss/gain, cough, lower blood sugar. Patient should fallow doctor’s advice for possible side effects.