Linatil Comp
Linatil comp contains enalapril and hydrochlorothiazide, used to treat high blood pressure when enalapril alone is not enough.
Form
tabletti
Strength
20 mg / 12.5 mg
Active Ingredient
Enalapril maleate
Manufacturer
Hexal A/S
How to Use
Dosage
The usual dose for adults is one tablet once a day.
Method
Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water, with or without food.
Important
Do not take more than one tablet per day.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Blurred vision
- •Dizziness
- •Nausea
- •Weakness
- •Cough
- •Headache
- •Fatigue
- •Diarrhea, abdominal pain
- •Muscle cramps
- •Low blood pressure, which can cause dizziness and weakness (especially when standing up)
RARE
- •Severe allergic reaction with swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat (angioedema), which may cause difficulty swallowing or breathing. Seek immediate medical help.
- •Severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) causing breathing difficulties or dizziness.
- •Severe blistering, skin peeling, sensitivity to light, or lupus-like skin conditions.
- •Yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), which may indicate liver problems.
- •Changes in blood cell counts (e.g., fewer white blood cells), which can weaken your immune system.
- •Sudden nearsightedness or eye pain due to high pressure in the eye.
- •Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia).
- •Gout (uric acid crystals in joints).
- •Heart attack or stroke (especially in patients with low blood pressure).
- •Non-melanoma skin and lip cancer (hydrochlorothiazide can increase risk with long-term high dose use).
Important Warnings
- Do not take if you are allergic to enalapril, hydrochlorothiazide, or any other ingredients in this medicine.
- Do not take if you have ever had severe swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat (angioedema), especially after taking ACE inhibitor medicines.
- Do not take if you have severe kidney problems or cannot urinate.
- Do not use if you are pregnant, especially after the first three months. Avoid during early pregnancy.
- Do not take if you have severe liver disease or a brain disorder caused by severe liver problems.
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- Do not take if you are currently taking or have recently taken sacubitril/valsartan (a medicine for heart failure).
- Protect your skin from sunlight and UV rays while using this medicine, as it may increase the risk of certain skin cancers.
Use in Elderly Patients
Category C
Suitable for older adults, with specific precautions. Effectiveness is reduced in renal impairment. Consider risk of orthostatic hypotension and hyponatraemia and -kalemia. (updated 19.5.2025)