Epcard 2.5 Tablet 10

Epcard 2.5 Tablet is used for lowering high blood pressure and decreasing strain on the heart and arteries, and for preventing symptomatic heart failure, helping reduce hospitalisation and improve survival in congestive heart failure.

Uses of Epcard 2.5 Tablet are:

• High Blood Pressure: Helps lower blood pressure and reduce strain on the heart and arteries.
• Cardiovascular Protection: Helps prevent heart attacks and strokes.
• Heart Failure: Curtails symptomatic heart failure and enhances survival, often used alongside diuretics and digitalis.

Here are some guidelines to follow when taking Epcard 2.5 Tablet 10:

• Follow the dosage and timing instructions provided by your doctor precisely.
• Do not change or exceed the prescribed dose without consulting your doctor.
• Consult your doctor before discontinuing the medication; do not stop taking it without their guidance.
• Adhere to the dietary recommendations given by your doctor.

Epcard 2.5 Tablet 10 is taken orally.

Epcard 2.5 Tablet 10 contains enalapril (2.5 mg), which works on your body as follows:

• Bioactivation: Enalapril is a prodrug. This means it's converted into its active form, enalaprilat, in your body through a process called hydrolysis.
• ACE inhibition: Enalaprilat inhibits an enzyme in your body called the angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE). ACE is responsible for converting a hormone called angiotensin I into angiotensin II.
• Blood vessel relaxation: Angiotensin II is a potent vasoconstrictor, which means it narrows your blood vessels. By decreasing the levels of angiotensin II, enalapril relaxes your blood vessels, reducing your blood pressure.
• Decreased water retention: Lower levels of angiotensin II also reduce the secretion of aldosterone, a hormone that causes your body to retain water and sodium. With less water and sodium retention, your blood volume decreases, which further helps to lower your blood pressure.

• Keep your Epcard 2.5 Tablet 10 in its original packaging to protect it from light and moisture.
• Remember to store the medication out of reach of children.
• Always check the expiry date before using the medicine.

• If you're taking Epcard 2.5 Tablet 10 for hypertension, try to maintain a low-salt diet. Too much salt can elevate blood pressure levels, making the condition harder to manage.
• Regular exercise, such as brisk walking or cycling, can help lower your blood pressure and make your heart stronger. However, always consult your doctor before starting a new exercise regimen.