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Generic Vasotec (Enalapril) is a drug that is used for treating high blood pressure. It is in a class of drugs called angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors.
ACE is an enzyme in the body that causes the formation of angiotensin II. Angiotensin II causes the arteries in the body to narrow, thereby elevating blood pressure.

Hypertension: Generic Vasotec (Enalapril) is indicated for the treatment of hypertension. Generic Vasotec (Enalapril) is effective alone or in combination with other antihypertensive agents, especially thiazide-type diuretics. The blood pressure lowering effects of Enalapril and thiazides are approximately additive.
Heart Failure
Generic Vasotec (Enalapril) is indicated for the treatment of symptomatic congestive heart failure, usually in combination with diuretics and digitalis. In these patients Generic Vasotec (Enalapril) improves symptoms, increases survival, and decreases the frequency of hospitalization.
Generic Vasotec (Enalapril) is also sometimes used to treat kidney disease related to diabetes. Talk to your doctor about the possible risks of using this medication for your condition. This medication may be prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Active ingredient: enalapril maleate
Other Ingredients: lactose, magnesium stearate, starch, and other ingredients. The 2.5 mg, 10 mg and 20 mg tablets also contain iron oxides.
Class and mechanism: Generic Vasotec (Enalapril) is a class of drugs called angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors. ACE is an enzyme in the body that causes the formation of angiotensin II. Angiotensin II causes the arteries in the body to narrow, thereby elevating blood pressure. ACE inhibitors, such as Generic Vasotec (Enalapril), lower blood pressure by preventing the formation of angiotensin II thereby relaxing the arteries. ACE inhibitors also improve the effectiveness of the heart in patients with heart failure by reducing the blood pressure that the heart must maintain.

Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed. Talk to your pharmacist about the proper disposal of your medication.

The usual oral dose for treating high blood pressure is 2.5-40 mg once daily. It may also be administered twice daily. The dose for treating heart failure is 2.5-20 mg given twice daily. The usual intravenous dose is 1.25 mg every 6 hours.

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.
In case of OVERDOSE, call your local poison control center. Symptoms of overdose may include: lightheadedness; fainting

Do not take this medication if you are allergic to it or similar drugs such as benazepril, captopril, cilazapril, fosinopril, lisinopril, moexipril, perindopril, ramipril, quinapril, or trandolapril.

Do not take this medication if you are pregnant, have experienced a side effect to Generic Vasotec (Enalapril) or Generic Vasotec (Enalapril)-like drugs called angioedema or have a kidney condition called bilateral renal artery stenosis. Tell your doctor specifically if you have or have ever had:
• Problems with your kidney or liver
• High levels of potassium in your blood or taking potassium supplements
• Problems with severe dehydration
• Problems with coughing
• Low blood pressure (hypotension)
• Aortic stenosis

Generic Vasotec (Enalapril) is generally well tolerated, and side effects usually are mild and transient. A dry, persistent cough has been reported with the use of ACE inhibitors. Coughing resolves after discontinuing the medication.
Other side effects include abdominal pain, diarrhea, dizziness, fatigue, headache, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting, chest pain, dizziness or fainting, numbness or tingling in the hands or feet, rash, and a sore or swollen throat.
In rare instances, liver dysfunction and skin yellowing (jaundice) have been reported with ACE inhibitors. In susceptible individuals ACE inhibitors may reduce kidney function.

Generic Vasotec (Enalapril) may increase potassium levels (hyperkalemia) in blood. Therefore, there is an increased risk of hyperkalemia when enalapril is given with potassium supplements or drugs that increase potassium levels (e.g., spironolactone).

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