Dilvas 5 Tablet 10

Dilvas 5 Tablet 10 is used for the following:

• Management of high blood pressure, also known as hypertension

• Alleviation of heart failure symptoms and improvement of exercise tolerance

• Reduction of risk related to the development of overt heart failure in patients with asymptomatic or minimally symptomatic left ventricular dysfunction

• Swallow the tablet as a whole with a glass of water.

• Avoid breaking, crushing, or chewing the tablet.

• Always follow your doctor's instructions on when and how to take this medicine.

• Don't stop taking this medicine or alter the dosage without consulting your doctor first.

Dilvas 5 Tablet 10 is taken orally.

Dilvas 5 Tablet 10 contains enalapril (5 mg), which acts on the body in the following ways:

• Prodrug Hydrolysis: Enalapril becomes active only after undergoing a process called hydrolysis inside the body. This process converts enalapril into its active form, enalaprilat.

• Inhibition of ACE: Enalaprilat works by blocking an enzyme called the angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE), which helps produce a substance known as angiotensin II.

• Reduction of Angiotensin II: Angiotensin II is responsible for narrowing your blood vessels, which can increase blood pressure. By inhibiting ACE, enalapril reduces the production of angiotensin II, leading to wider blood vessels and lower blood pressure.

• Suppression of Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System: Enalapril's effect on hypertension and heart failure is primarily due to its ability to suppress the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system, which plays a significant role in regulating blood pressure and fluid balance.

• Store Dilvas 5 Tablet 10 at a comfortable room temperature below 30°C.

• Protect it from direct sunlight and keep it in a dry place.

• Always keep the medicine well out of reach of children.

• Remember to use the product before its expiry date.

• Since Dilvas 5 Tablet 10 is used to manage hypertension, try to limit your salt intake. High salt intake can raise blood pressure.

• Regular exercise is also beneficial as it helps lower your blood pressure. Aim for 30 minutes of daily moderate-intensity physical activity.