Enalapril Tablets
Formulated to address hypertension, intended to alleviate cardiovascular strain and to support heart function.
Strengths: 2.5 · 5 · 10mg
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Medicine details
- Conditions
- Alternative names
Innovace
- Therapeutic class
ACE Inhibitor
- Pharmacological class
ACE Inhibitor
- Contraindications
hypersensitivity to ace inhibitors; history of angioedema; pregnancy
- Precautions and warnings
may cause dizziness in early treatment; regular kidney function monitoring
- Minor side effects
dry cough; headache; fatigue
- Moderate side effects
dizziness; low blood pressure; hyperkalaemia
- Dosage forms
Tablet
- Administration route
Oral use
- Prescription status
POM
- Manufacturer
MSD
- Onset Time
1 hour
- Duration
24 hours
- Storage instructions
Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
potassium supplements; diuretics; lithium
- Age restrictions
Use with caution in children.
Serious side effects
angioedema — requires immediate medical attention; acute kidney failure — requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Formulated to address hypertension, intended to alleviate cardiovascular strain and to support heart function.
Mechanism of action
Enalapril is an ACE inhibitor that blocks the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II, resulting in decreased systemic vascular resistance and lowered blood pressure.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Contraindicated in second and third trimesters. Breastfeeding: Not recommended.
Enalapril Tablets
Formulated to address hypertension, intended to alleviate cardiovascular strain and to support heart function.
Editorial Notes
- Active ingredient(s): Enalapril
- Listed indication(s): Hypertension, Heart Failure
Usually available as
- 270 tablets - 2.5 mg1218-2-5-mg-14462
- 180 tablets - 5 mg1218-5-mg-14468
- 180 tablets - 10 mg1218-10-mg-14475