Vaseretic
Product indicated to manage hypertension and developed to address high blood pressure by relaxing blood vessels and removing excess fluid.
Strengths: 10/25mg
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Medicine details
- Conditions
- Alternative names
Co-Renitec
- Therapeutic class
ACE Inhibitor/Diuretic
- Pharmacological class
ACE Inhibitor; Thiazide Diuretic
- Minor side effects
dizziness; cough; fatigue; headache
- Moderate side effects
hypotension; hyperkalaemia; muscle cramps
- Dosage forms
Tablet
- Administration route
Oral use
- Prescription status
POM
- Manufacturer
MSD
- Onset Time
1–2 hours
- Duration
24 hours
- Storage instructions
Store at room temperature in the original container.
- Drug interactions
potassium supplements; lithium; diuretics; non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
- Age restrictions
Not recommended for children.
Contraindications
hypersensitivity to enalapril or hydrochlorothiazide; history of angioedema; anuria; severe renal impairment; pregnancy
Precautions and warnings
monitor blood pressure; check electrolyte levels periodically; may affect blood sugar control
Serious side effects
angioedema — requires immediate medical attention; renal failure — requires immediate medical attention; agranulocytosis — requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Product indicated to manage hypertension and developed to address high blood pressure by relaxing blood vessels and removing excess fluid.
Mechanism of action
This medicine combines an ACE inhibitor to relax blood vessels and a diuretic to remove excess salt and water, effectively lowering blood pressure.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Contraindicated in the second and third trimesters. Breastfeeding: Not recommended.
Vaseretic
Product indicated to manage hypertension and developed to address high blood pressure by relaxing blood vessels and removing excess fluid.
Editorial Notes
- Active ingredient(s): Enalapril, Hydrochlorothiazide
- Listed indication(s): Hypertension
Available option
- 120 tablets - 10/25 mg1065-10-25-mg-18194