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Enalapril is a medication from the group of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE inhibitors). It is mainly used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. Additionally, it may be useful in the treatment of some types of chronic kidney disease in patients with diabetes.
In this video I explain what it is, what it is for, how it works, the side effects and I answer the most frequently asked questions.
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0:00 Importance of enalapril
0:38 What it is and how it works
1:54 What is it for?
2:31 How to take it
3:15 What dose do we use?
4:04 How long does it take to take effect
4:39 Can I stop if my blood pressure is already normal?
5:08 Can I take it if I am going to have surgery?
5:34 Can I drive cars?
6:11 Should any foods be avoided?
6:57 Can I consume alcoholic beverages?
7:26 Should we make lifestyle changes?
8:14 What do I do if I forget the pill?
8:40 Can it make you urinate more?
9:15 Can you gain weight?
9:30 Can it cause fatigue?
9:42 Can hair fall out?
9:56 Can it harm the liver?
10:21 Can it cause anxiety?
10:37 Can it cause increased cholesterol?
10:53 Side effects (adverse)
14:22 Contraindications
15:39 Can it affect contraceptives?
16:25 Interactions with drugs and plants
20:24 Pregnancy and breastfeeding
20:48 Can it affect fertility?
Dr. Alberto Sanagustín
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