Side effects of enalapril
Enalapril, sold under the brand name Vasotec among others, is an ACE inhibitor medication used to treat high blood pressure, diabetic kidney disease, and heart failure
In considering use of enalapril maleate, it should be noted that in controlled clinical trials ACE inhibitors have an effect on blood pressure that is less in black patients than in non-blacks
5 mg tablet contains Yellow LB-1637
It is sparingly soluble in water, soluble in ethanol, and freely soluble in methanol
Intravenous: 0
Following oral administration, the ethyl ester group of enalapril is hydrolysed to afford the corresponding carboxylic acid, enalaprilat, an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor
Enalapril causes small blood vessels to relax (vasodilation)
Enalapril maleate oral solution is a ready-to-use oral solution
Inactive ingredients: lactose, magnesium stearate, sodium bicarbonate, and starch
The 10 mg tablets also contain
The 10 mg and 20 mg tablets also contain iron oxides
In some patients, these effects are severe enough that enalapril cannot be used
It is sparingly soluble in water, soluble in ethanol, and freely soluble in methanol
Avoid use of aliskiren with enalapril maleate in patients with renal impairment (GFR <60 mL/min)
It is also used in the treatment of chronic kidney disease