Vasopril is a medicine indicated for the treatment of hypertension and heart failure.
This medicinal product is in the form of Enalapril Maleate, a compound that inhibits the action of Angiotensin Converting Enzyme, reducing the production of Angiotensin-II. In this way, Vasopril avoids the increase in blood pressure caused by this substance, as well as avoiding fluid retention and sodium, which may be one of the possible causes of high blood pressure.
Price
The price of Vasopril ranges from 50 to 80 reais, and can be purchased at pharmacies or online stores.
How to take
Generally, it is recommended to take between 2.5 mg and 40 mg daily, which should be taken once or twice daily as directed by a doctor.
Side effects
Some of the side effects of Vasopril may include nausea, cough, headache, dizziness, low blood pressure, muscle cramps, diarrhea, extreme tiredness, impotence or hives on the skin.
Contraindications
Vasopril is contraindicated for pregnant women, patients with insufficient urine output, angioneurotic edema, angioedema, and for patients allergic to sulphonamide-derived medicinal products or to any of the components of the formula.
Also, if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have a history of heart or kidney problems, you have diabetes, low blood pressure, dizziness or dizziness, talk to your doctor before starting treatment.