Vasotec
Formulated to alleviate elevated blood pressure utilized to support cardiac efficiency.
Strengths: 2.5 · 5 · 10mg
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Medicine details
- Conditions
- Alternative names
Innovace
- Therapeutic class
ACE Inhibitor
- Pharmacological class
ACE Inhibitor
- Contraindications
history of angioedema
- Precautions and warnings
monitor renal function; may cause hypotension
- Minor side effects
dry cough; dizziness
- Moderate side effects
headache; fatigue
- Dosage forms
Tablet
- Administration route
Oral use
- Prescription status
POM
- Manufacturer
Merck Sharp & Dohme
- Onset Time
1 hour
- Duration
12–24 hours
- Storage instructions
Store in cool, dry conditions.
- Drug interactions
diuretics; lithium
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Do not use during pregnancy.
Serious side effects
angioedema — requires immediate medical attention; neutropenia — requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Formulated to alleviate elevated blood pressure utilized to support cardiac efficiency.
Mechanism of action
An ACE inhibitor that lowers blood pressure by reducing levels of angiotensin II, a hormone that causes blood vessels to narrow. This allows veins and arteries to relax and widen.
Vasotec
Formulated to alleviate elevated blood pressure utilized to support cardiac efficiency.
Editorial Notes
- Active ingredient(s): Enalapril
- Listed indication(s): Hypertension, Heart Failure
Usually available as
- 270 tablets - 2.5 mg57-2-5-mg-4472
- 270 tablets - 5 mg57-5-mg-4479
- 180 tablets - 10 mg57-10-mg-4485