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Enalapril is used to treat high blood pressure, congestive heart failure and to improve survival after a heart attack. Learn about side effects, interactions and indications.
Lowering blood pressure can reduce the risk of strokes and heart attacks. Enalapril is an angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. It works by blocking a substance in the body that causes the blood vessels to tighten.
Enalapril is used to treat high blood pressure, heart failure, and asymptomatic left ventricular dysfunction. Learn about side effects, warnings, dosage, and more.
Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension). Enalapril may cause low blood pressure. Low blood pressure is more likely to occur if you have excessive sweating or persistent or severe vomiting or...
In high blood pressure, enalapril reduces both lying down and standing blood pressure without a significant orthostatic effect (this is the drop sometimes seen when going from sitting to standing). However, dehydrated patients may be at higher risk of an orthostatic effect.
Enalapril is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat high blood pressure. It is also used in combination with other medications to treat heart failure. Enalapril is in a class of medications called angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors.
Vasotec (enalapril) is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat high blood pressure in adults and children at least 1 month old. Vasotec can also be used to prevent and treat congestive congestive heart failure in adults.
Enalapril (Vasotec, Epaned) is a drug that belongs to the drug class of Ace inhibitors. Enalapril is prescribed for the treatment of high blood pressure. Side effects, drug interactions, warnings and precautions, and use during pregnancy should be reviewed prior to taking any medication.
Pharmacology. Mechanism of Action. Competitive inhibitor of angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE); prevents conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II, a potent vasoconstrictor; results in lower levels of angiotensin II which causes an increase in plasma renin activity and a reduction in aldosterone secretion. Pharmacokinetics/Pharmacodynamics.
Brand name: Innovace. Find out how enalapril treats high blood pressure (hypertension) and heart failure, and how to take it. About enalapril. Who can and cannot take it. How and when to take it. Side effects. Pregnancy, breastfeeding and fertility. Taking enalapril with other medicines. Common questions.