Enalapril
- Generic Name
- Enalapril
- Brand Names
- Epaned, Vaseretic, Vasotec, Aqumeldi
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- C20H28N2O5
- CAS Number
- 75847-73-3
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- 69PN84IO1A
- Background
Enalapril is a prodrug belonging to the angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor drug class that works on the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system, which is responsible for the regulation of blood pressure and fluid and electrolyte homeostasis. Enalapril is an orally-active and long-acting nonsulphydryl antihypertensive agent that suppresses the renin-a...
- Indication
Indicated for the management of essential or renovascular hypertension as monotherapy or in combination with other antihypertensive agents, such as thiazide diuretics, for an additive effect.
Indicated for the treatment of symptomatic congestive heart failure, usually in combination with diuretics and digitalis.
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- Associated Conditions
- Diabetic Nephropathy, Hypertension, Symptomatic Congestive Heart Failure, Asymptomatic Left ventricular dysfunction
- Associated Therapies
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