Enapril Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Enalapril maleate

Indications/Uses

Essential & renovascular HTN; heart failure. Prevention of coronary ischemic events in patients w/ left ventricular dysfunction (LVD).

Dosage/Direction for Use

Essential HTN Initially 10-20 mg daily. Maintenance: 20 mg once daily. Max: 40 mg daily. Renovascular HTN Initially ≤5 mg. Maintenance: 20 mg once daily. Heart failure/asymptomatic LVD Initially 2.5 mg. Maintenance: 20 mg daily. Concomitant diuretic therapy in HTN Discontinue diuretic 2-3 days prior to initiation of therapy. If not possible, initial dose should be ≤5 mg. Renal impairment Initially 2.5-10 mg depending on renal status.

Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Contraindications

Angioneurotic edema, hereditary or idiopathic angioedema.

Special Precautions

Vol-depleted patients. Severe degrees of heart failure, aortic stenosis or hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Renal dysfunction. Pregnancy & lactation. Childn.

Adverse Reactions

Dizziness, headache, fatigue, asthenia, hypotension, syncope, nausea, diarrhea, muscle cramps, rash & cough.

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Drug Interactions

Antihypertensives, K supplements, K-sparing diuretics or K-containing salts. NSAIDs, lithium.

MIMS Class

ACE Inhibitors/Direct Renin Inhibitors

ATC Classification

C09AA02 - enalapril ; Belongs to the class of ACE inhibitors. Used in the treatment of cardiovascular disease.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Enapril tab 10 mg

Packing/Price

10 × 10's

Form

Enapril tab 20 mg

Packing/Price

10 × 10's

Enapril

enalapril

Manufacturer:

Y.S.P. Industries

Distributor:

Y.S.P. Industries