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Generic Name: enalapril

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A ACE Inhibitor - treats Hypertensive Emergency, Diabetic Nephropathy, Left Ventricular Dysfunction,... more

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May cause fetal and neonatal morbidity and mortality if used during pregnancy. See Fetal/Neonatal Morbidity and Mortality under Cautions.
If pregnancy is detected, discontinue as soon as possible.

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Enalapril Maleate
M E15 2.5 mg	T 10 10 mg	M E17 10 mg	G / EN 20 20 mg
ELP 20 20 mg	ELP 5 5 mg	GG 482 5 mg	T 2 2.5 mg
M E16 5 mg	SCHN / 2727 10 mg	T 5 5 mg	T 20 20 mg
M E18 20 mg	93 26 2.5 mg	SCHN / 26 98 2.5 mg	ELP 2 1/2 2.5 mg
93 28 10 mg	E 127 5 mg	WATSON 669 5 mg	WATSON 668 2.5 mg
EN 25 / G 2.5 mg	93 29 20 mg	SCHN / 27 01 5 mg	E 114 2.5 mg
WATSON 671 20 mg	ELP 10 10 mg	93 27 5 mg	E 147 10 mg
SCHN / 2734 20 mg	E 214 20 mg	GG 483 10 mg	WATSON 670 10 mg
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VASOTEC / MSD 14 2.5 mg	VASOTEC / MSD 714 20 mg	VASOTEC / MSD 713 10 mg	VASOTEC / MSD 712 5 mg

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What is the most important information I should know about enalapril?

Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy. Enalapril could cause birth defects in the baby if you take the medication during pregnancy. Use an effective form of birth control. Stop using this medication and tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant during treatment.

Vomiting, diarrhea, or heavy sweating can cause you to become dehydrated. This can lead to very low blood pressure, electrolyte disorders, or kidney failure while you are taking enalapril. Drink plenty of water each day while you are taking this medication.

What is enalapril?

Enalapril is in a group of drugs called ACE inhibitors. ACE stands for angiotensin converting enzyme.

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.

Enalapril may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking enalapril?

Do not use this medication if you are allergic to enalapril or to any other ACE inhibitor, such as benazopril (Lotensin), captopril (Capoten), fosinopril (Monopril), lisinopril (Prinivil, Zestril), moexipril (Univasc), perindopril (Aceon), quinapril (Accupril), ramipril (Altace), or trandolapril (Mavik).

Before using enalapril, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have:

kidney disease (or if you are on dialysis);
liver disease;
heart disease or congestive heart failure;
diabetes; or
a connective tissue disease such as Marfan syndrome, Sjogren's syndrome, lupus, scleroderma, or rheumatoid arthritis.

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.

FDA pregnancy category D. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy. Enalapril could cause birth defects in the baby if you take the medication during pregnancy. Use an effective form of birth control. Stop using this medication and tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant during treatment. Enalapril can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

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