Enam 2.5 Tablet is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. Hypertension (High blood pressure) is a condition in which the force exerted by the blood against the artery walls becomes so high that it causes health problems, such as heart disease.

Enam 2.5 Tablet lowers increased blood pressure by blocking a naturally occurring substance known as angiotensin II (that tightens your blood vessels). Enam 2.5 Tablet allows these constricted blood vessels to relax and, therefore, help lower high blood pressure. 

In some cases, you may experience headaches, ankle swelling, slow heart rate, and nausea. Enam 2.5 Tablet may lower your blood pressure, especially if taken with alcohol. So, avoid driving and operating heavy machinery. Most of these side effects of Enam 2.5 Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Try not to stop taking this medicine of your own. Even if your blood pressure becomes normal, you should not stop using Enam 2.5 Tablet ; doing so may worsen your condition. Let your doctor know if you have had or currently have any liver, kidney, or heart problems. During pregnancy and lactation, Enam 2.5 Tablet should be only taken after consulting your doctor. You should regularly monitor your blood pressure and heart rate.

Enam 2.5 Tablet is primarily used to treat hypertension or high blood pressure. In combination therapy, it is also prescribed with other drugs, like thiazide diuretics (water pills). Besides, Enam 2.5 Tablet prevents congestive heart failure in combination with diuretics (water pills) and cardiac glycosides like digitalis. In these patients, Enam 2.5 Tablet improves heart complications, increases survival, and reduces hospitalization frequency.

• Cough
• Dizziness
• Vision blurred
• Weakness
• Nausea (feeling sick)

Enam 2.5 Tablet should not be given to the people allergic to Enam 2.5 Tablet , have low blood pressure (less than 90 mm of Hg), have had a heart attack, kidney disease, liver disease, pregnant women or planning to get pregnant and breastfeeding women. Besides this, tell your doctor if you have low blood pressure (hypotension),  heart disease, liver disease, kidney disease, or are currently on dialysis. Enam 2.5 Tablet is not recommended in neonates and children with worse kidney functioning (glomerular filtration rate <30 mL/min). The level of raised bilirubin has been reported in some cases, so patients with liver diseases (like cirrhosis, jaundice, yellowing of skin/eye etc.) should take the Enam 2.5 Tablet with caution. Do not take Enam 2.5 Tablet with alcohol as it may cause low blood pressure (hypotension) with symptoms of dizziness, drowsiness, weariness, or sleepiness. Tell your doctor that, you are using Enam 2.5 Tablet before undergoing any dental or other surgery. Your doctor might stop this medicine before the surgery.

• Keep your weight under control with a body mass index (BMI) of 19.5-24.9.
• Do regular physical activity or exercise for at least 150 minutes per week, or about 30 minutes most days of the week. Doing this can help lower your raised blood pressure by about 5 mm of Hg.
• Opt for a diet rich in whole grains, fruits, veggies and low-fat dairy products.
• Limit sodium chloride (table salt) intake in your daily diet to 2300 mg per day or less than 1500 mg is ideal for most adults.
• If you are taking alcohol, then only one serving for women and two serving for men is advisable.
• Quitting smoking is the best strategy to lower the risk of heart disease.
• Avoid chronic stress, as it can raise your blood pressure. Try to enjoy and spend time with your loved ones to cope with stress and practice mindfulness techniques.
• Monitor your blood pressure daily, and if there is too much fluctuation, immediately contact your doctor.
• Including heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acid-containing food drinks in your daily diet. You can also use low-fat cooking oil like olive oil, soybean oil, canola oil, and coconut oil to help lower your elevated blood pressure.