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  enalapril (Vasotec) - drug class, medical uses, medication side effects, and drug interactions by MedicineNet.com
ACE inhibitors, such as enalapril, lower blood pressure by preventing the formation of angiotensin II thereby relaxing the arteries.
Enalapril was approved by the FDA in December, 1985.
After a heart attack, enalapril has been found to be effective in improving function of the damaged heart and in reducing symptoms and hospitalizations related to heart failure.
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 Enalapril - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Enalapril is an angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor used in the treatment of hypertension and some types of chronic heart failure.
Enalapril was the first member of the group of ACE inhibitors known as the dicarboxylate-containing ACE inhibitors.
As a prodrug, enalapril is metabolised in vivo to the active form enalaprilat by various esterases.
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 Howstuffworks "Enalapril: A Profile of an Antihypertensive Drug"
Enalapril is in a class of drugs called angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors.
Enalapril can be taken either on an empty stomach or with food if it causes stomach irritation (unless your doctor directs otherwise).
Enalapril does not cure high blood pressure or heart failure, but it will help to control the condition as long as you continue to take it.
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 Vasotec (Enalapril) drug description - prescription drugs and medications at RxList
Vasotec is the maleate salt of enalapril, the ethyl ester of a long-acting angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor, enalaprilat.
Enalapril is a pro-drug; following oral administration, it is bioactivated by hydrolysis of the ethyl ester to enalaprilat, which is the active angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor.
Enalapril maleate is supplied as 2.5 mg, 5 mg, 10 mg, and 20 mg tablets for oral administration.
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 Data Sheet
Enalapril is extensively hydrolysed in the liver to enalaprilat with peak plasma concentrations of enalaprilat occurring 3 to 4 hours after an oral dose of enalapril maleate.
The disposition of enalapril and enalaprilat in patients with renal insufficiency is similar to that of patients with normal renal function until the glomerular filtration rate is 30mL/min or less when the peak and trough enalaprilat levels increase, time to peak concentrations increases and time to steady state may be delayed.
Enalapril crosses the placenta and has been removed from the neonatal circulation by peritoneal dialysis with some clinical benefit and theoretically may be removed by exchange transfusion.
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Enalapril absorption is not influenced by the presence of food in the gastrointestinal tract.
Enalapril, which crosses the placenta, has been removed from neonatal circulation by peritoneal dialys is with some clinical benefit, and theoretically may be removed by exchange transfusion, although there is no experience with the latter procedure.
The oral LD of enalapril is 2000 mg/kg in mice and rats.
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 Enalapril
Enalapril is an “Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitor” also called an “ACE inhibitor” or simply an “ACEI.” In order to understand what this means, it is important to have some understanding of the body’s “Renin-Angiotensin system,” an important hormonal mechanism used in times of blood pressure drop.
Enalapril is used in the treatment of high blood pressure and in the treatment of congestive heart failure.
Enalapril is inactive when it is consumed and must be activated into “enalaprilat” (its active form) by the liver.
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Cough occurred in 6% of enalapril patients and in 3% of telmisartan patients.
SOLVD data were analyzed for distribution of proteinuria and heart-related risk factors; the effect of proteinuria on risk of hospitalization for CHF and mortality; and the effect of enalapril in preventing new proteinuria.
Enalapril significantly reduces the risk of proteinuria in diabetic CHF patients.
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 INFO :: Enalapril
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 Enalapril (Enacard®)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
The primary use of enalapril is for the treatment and sometimes prevention of heart failure.
Enalapril and related drugs are also used to treat high blood pressure.
Enalapril may relax blood vessels to such a degree that some animals become weak due to low blood pressure.
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 ACC: Vanlev (Omapatrilat) As Effective As Enalapril In Treatment Of Heart Failure   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
The results of the OVERTURE (Omapatrilat Versus Enalapril Randomized Trial of Utility in Reducing Events) study were presented today during a Late Breaking Clinical Trial session at the 51st Annual Scientific Session of the American College of Cardiology.
Enalapril has been proven to increase survival and decrease the frequency of hospitalization in patients with heart failure.
The incidence of angioedema, a swelling that generally affects the face, throat, lips, tongue or larynx, was 0.8 percent in Vanlev-treated patients and 0.5 percent in enalapril-treated patients.
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 Enalapril   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Enalapril is a type of angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor, a family of drugs used to treat high blood pressure and some types of heart failure.
Enalapril is also used to slow the progression of kidney disease in people with diabetes.
In a double-blind study of patients who had developed a cough attributed to an ACE inhibitor, supplementation with iron (in the form of 256 mg of ferrous sulfate per day) for four weeks reduced the severity of the cough by a statistically significant 45%, compared with a nonsignificant 8% improvement in the placebo group.
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 Enalapril
Hypersensitivity to enalapril or enalaprilat; angioedema related to previous treatment with an ACE inhibitor; patients with idiopathic or hereditary angioedema; bilateral renal artery stenosis; pregnancy (2nd and 3rd trimesters)
Dosing adjustment in hepatic impairment: Hydrolysis of enalapril to enalaprilat may be delayed and/or impaired in patients with severe hepatic impairment, but the pharmacodynamic effects of the drug do not appear to be significantly altered; no dosage adjustment.
Enalapril should be prescribed twice daily for congestive heart failure.
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 Enalapril
Hypersensitivity to enalapril or enalaprilat; angioedema related to previous treatment with an ACE inhibitor; patients with idiopathic or hereditary angioedema; bilateral renal artery stenosis; pregnancy (2nd and 3rd trimesters)
Dosing adjustment in hepatic impairment: Hydrolysis of enalapril to enalaprilat may be delayed and/or impaired in patients with severe hepatic impairment, but the pharmacodynamic effects of the drug do not appear to be significantly altered; no dosage adjustment.
Enalapril should be prescribed twice daily for congestive heart failure.
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 Enalapril 10
Enalapril maleate is supplied as 2.5 mg, 5 mg, 10 mg, and 20 mg tablets for...
Enalapril 10 mg BID was continued, and she lost approximately 10 kg.
The daily dose of enalapril was 10 (2.5and#8211;20) mg and the trough serum concentration of enalaprilat was 31.8 (andlt;2.5and#8211;584.7) ng/ml.
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Enalapril is used to treat high blood pressure and congestive heart failure.
Enalapril is usually taken once or twice a day.
Enalapril controls high blood pressure and heart failure but does not cure them.
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 Enalapril Information on Healthline
Before taking enalapril, tell your doctor if you have ever had an allergic reaction that involved swelling of your lips, face, tongue, or throat or difficulty breathing.
Enalapril is used to lower blood pressure and to prevent and treat heart failure.
Enalapril is in the FDA pregnancy category D. This means that enalapril is known to be harmful to an unborn baby.
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 HR-ENALAPRIL MALEATE
Use of enalapril was associated with an 11 percent reduction in all - cause mortality and a 30% reduction in hospitalization for heart failure.
There was an insignificant reduction in hospitalizations for any cause in the enalapril treatment group (for enalapril vs. placebo, respectively, 1166 vs. 1201 first hospitalizations, 2649 vs. 2840 total hospitalizations), although the study was not powered to look for such an effect.
The absorption of enalapril is not influenced by food, thus it may be administered before, during or after meals.
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 Enalapril Information from Drugs.com
Enalapril is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension), congestive heart failure, kidney problems caused by diabetes, and to improve survival after a heart attack.
If you have any of these conditions, you may not be able to use enalapril, or you may need a dosage adjustment or special tests during treatment.
If you are using any of these drugs, you may not be able to use enalapril or you may need dosage adjustments or special tests during treatment.
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 hydrochlorothiazide and enalapril - Drug Finder - MSN Health & Fitness   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Before taking hydrochlorothiazide and enalapril, tell your doctor if you have ever had an allergic reaction that involved swelling of your lips, face, tongue, or throat or difficulty breathing.
Enalapril is used to lower blood pressure and to relieve the symptoms of congestive heart failure, including shortness of breath and swelling of the legs.
Hydrochlorothiazide and enalapril may increase the sensitivity of your skin to sunlight.
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 Childrens Heart Center at St.Vincent - Enalapril
Carefully measure the dose as instructed by a nurse or pharmacist using a syringe or marked medicine dropper.
As with all medications, Enalapril should be kept out of the reach of children.
It is important to give your child the prescribed dose of Enalapril at the same time every day.
www.childrensheartcenter.org /hearthealth/enalapril.html   (284 words)

  
 Enalapril - Drugs & Vitamins - Drug Library - DrugDigest
ENALAPRIL (Vasotec®) is an antihypertensive (blood pressure lowering agent) known as an ACE inhibitor.
Enalapril controls high blood pressure (hypertension) by relaxing blood vessels; it is not a cure.
Enalapril also helps to treat patients with congestive heart failure (heart does not pump strongly enough).
www.drugdigest.org /DD/DVH/Uses/0,3915,230|Enalapril,00.html   (766 words)

  
 Enalapril Maleate (Enacard, Vasotec) - VeterinaryPartner.com - a VIN company!
Enalapril is an Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitor, also called an “ACE inhibitor” or simply an “ACEI.” In order to understand what this means, it is important to have some understanding of the body’s “renin-angiotensin system,” an important hormonal mechanism used in times of low blood pressure.
Enalapril is used in the treatment of high blood pressure, congestive heart failure, and renal (kidney) protein-loss.
Enalapril is commonly used in combination with diuretics, especially furosemide.
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 Enalapril and Felodipine (Systemic)
Enalapril (e-NAL-a-pril) and felodipine (fe-LOE-di-peen) combination belongs to the class of medicines called high blood pressure medicines (antihypertensives).
Enalapril is a type of medicine known as an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor.
Although this medicine has not been shown to cause different side effects or problems in older people than it does in younger adults, blood levels of the felodipine component may be increased in the elderly.
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 MedlinePlus Drug Information: Enalapril
Enalapril is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Enalapril is in a class of medications called angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors.
Enalapril is also sometimes used to treat kidney disease related to diabetes.
www.nlm.nih.gov /medlineplus/druginfo/medmaster/a686022.html   (865 words)

  
 Consumer Reports Medical Guide - Enalapril and Felodipine
The combination of enalapril and felodipine is used to treat high blood pressure.
Enalapril and felodipine controls high blood pressure but does not cure it.
Enalapril and felodipine may pass into breast milk and harm infants.
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 Enalapril
Enalapril is used to treat high blood pressure and congestive heart failure.
Enalapril is usually taken once or twice a day.
Enalapril controls high blood pressure and heart failure but does not cure them.
www.clevelandclinic.org /health/health-info/docs/0600/0682.asp?index=4826   (810 words)

  
 MedlinePlus Drug Information: Enalapril and Felodipine
The combination of enalapril and felodipine is used to treat high blood pressure.
Enalapril and felodipine controls high blood pressure but does not cure it.
Enalapril and felodipine may pass into breast milk and harm infants.
www.nlm.nih.gov /medlineplus/druginfo/medmaster/a601046.html   (726 words)

  
 Effects of combined treatment with enalapril and losartan on myocardial function in heart failure -- Cocco et al. 88 ...
Effects of combined treatment with enalapril and losartan on myocardial function in heart failure -- Cocco et al.
enalapril (+ "dose" 1 of placebo) was increased at weekly intervals,
Dickstein K, Benedict C. Combined treatment with losartan and enalapril vs enalapril on neurohormonal activation in patients with heart failure.
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 Generic enalapril enalapril pet medications
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