Enalapril maleate

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Amr Marawan, M.D. [2]

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Synonyms / Brand Names: VASOTEC in the USA, ENALADEX in some other countries, and ENACARD for veterinary use.

Overview

Enalapril is an angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor used in the treatment of hypertension, diabetic nephropathy, and some types of chronic heart failure. ACE onverts the peptide hormone angiotensin I to angiotensin II. One of the actions of angiotensin II is the vasoconstriction of blood vessels resulting in an increase in blood pressure. ACE inhibitors such as enalapril prevent this effect. Enalapril has been shown to lower the death rate in systolic heart failure. Enalapril was the first member of the group known as the dicarboxylate-containing ACE inhibitors.

Category

Antihypertensive Agents, ACE Inhibitors.

FDA Package Insert

Indications and Usage | Dosage and Administration | Contraindications | Warnings and Precautions | Adverse Reactions | Drug Interactions | Use in Specific Populations | Overdosage | Description | Clinical Pharmacology | Clinical Studies | How Supplied/Storage and Handling | Patient Counseling Information | Labels and Packages

Interactions With Alcohol

Adapted from the FDA Package Insert.