Tenam 5mg Tablet
Caplet India Pvt Ltd

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In-stock 20 tablets in 1 strip
35.83

USED FOR:
Hypertension Heart failure

COMPOSITION:
Enalapril (5mg)

Therapeutic Uses:
cardiac

Related Warnings
Alcohol

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

Tenam 5mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy.There is positive evidence of human fetal risk, but the benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk, for example in life-threatening situations. Please consult your doctor.

SAFE
Lactation
SAFE

Tenam 5mg Tablet is safe to use during lactation. Human studies have shown that either the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in significant amount or is not expected to cause toxicity to the baby.Use of Tenam 5mg Tablet immediately after child birth should be avoided.

Driving

Tenam 5mg Tablet may make you feel dizzy, sleepy, tired, or decrease alertness. If this happens, do not drive.

CAUTION
Kidney
CAUTION

Tenam 5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Tenam 5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Regular monitoring of blood pressure, kidney function test, and potassium levels is recommended while you are taking this medicine.

CAUTION
Liver
CAUTION

Tenam 5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Tenam 5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Inform your doctor if you experience fatigue, develop yellowing of the skin and eyes or white stools while taking this medicine.

Enalapril   5mg

Uses of Tenam Tablet
Tenam 5mg Tablet is used in the treatment of hypertension and heart failure.It lowers the risk of heart attack and stroke.

How to use Tenam Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Tenam 5mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.

How Tenam Tablet works
Tenam 5mg Tablet is an angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. It works by reducing stress on the heart and relaxing blood vessel so that blood flows more smoothly and the heart can pump blood more efficiently.

Side Effects:

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

Expert advice for Tenam Tablet
You may get a dry cough while using Tenam. Report to your doctor if there is a persistent cough. Tenam 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 Tenam if you’re pregnant or plan to become pregnant. Tenam may cause birth defects or be fatal to your unborn baby.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is Tenam a beta blocker/statin/alpha blocker?
Tenam 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 Tenam safe?
Tenam is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor

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

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

Q. Is Tenam a prodrug?
Yes, it forms an active metabolite called as Tenam 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 Tenam cause weight gain/loss/cough/hair loose/ sleepiness/ blood sugar/ lowers heart rate?
Tenam can cause weight loss/gain, cough, lower blood sugar. Patient should fallow doctor’s advice for possible side effects.