Vasotec (enalapril maleate)

Enalapril belongs to the ACE inhibitor group of vasodilator drugs prescribed to treat hypertension and heart failure. It is often given in conjunction with a diuretic to increase its effect. The first dose of enalapril may cause a sudden drop in blood pressure. The more common adverse effects such as dizziness and headache usually diminish with long-term treatment but usually disappear when the drug is stopped and in some cases, clear up on their own without stopping the treatment.

References:

http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic/enalap.htm

http://www.marvistavet.com/html/body_enalapril.html

http://www.drugs.com/enalapril.html

http://www.watsonpharm.com/watsoncom.asp

Web page prepared by Rhonda Rogers

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