Enalapril

A drug used for the short-term management of high blood pressure.


An ACE inhibitor; serves as an antihypertensive drug. This is the generic name for this drug.


One of a class of drugs that block the formation of angiotensin in the kidney, leading to vasodilation. Sold under the trade name Vasotec, enalapril is used in the treatment of hypertension, congestive heart failure, and myocardial infarction. Adverse effects include kidney problems and elevated potassium levels.


A drug used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure) and congestive heart failure. Enalapril (Vasotec) is one of a class of drugs called angiotensin-converting enzyme, or ACE, inhibitors.


An angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor used to treat hypertension and congestive heart failure.


An ACE inhibitor is a medication employed in the management of high blood pressure, also known as hypertension, and heart failure, a condition characterized by the heart’s diminished pumping efficiency. This pharmaceutical works by blocking a specific chemical reaction that triggers the narrowing of blood vessels. Consequently, it enables the blood vessels to expand or dilate, leading to a decrease in blood pressure and a reduction in the heart’s workload.


Enalapril can potentially cause an abrupt decrease in blood pressure upon administration of the initial dose. Therefore, it is advisable for the patient to remain at rest during the consumption of the medication and for a subsequent two to three hours. Headaches and dizziness are among the frequently experienced adverse impacts of this drug. However, these symptoms are expected to lessen as the treatment progresses.


 


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