Pronunciation: e NAL a pril
Brand: Epaned, Vasotec
2.5 mg, oval, yellow, imprinted with 93 26
5 mg, oval, white, imprinted with 93 27
10 mg, oval, pink, imprinted with 93 28
20 mg, oval, peach, imprinted with 93 29
5 mg, triangular, white, imprinted with VASO 5
10 mg, triangular, red, imprinted with VASO 10
20 mg, triangular, peach, imprinted with VASO 20
2.5 mg, round, yellow, imprinted with T 2
5 mg, round, yellow, imprinted with T 5
10 mg, round, pink, imprinted with T 10
20 mg, round, orange, imprinted with T 20
2.5 mg, round, yellow, imprinted with T 2
5 mg, round, yellow, imprinted with T 5
10 mg, round, pink, imprinted with T 10
20 mg, round, orange, imprinted with T 20
2.5 mg, round, white, imprinted with W 923
5 mg, round, white, imprinted with W 924
10 mg, round, orange, imprinted with W 925
20 mg, round, beige, imprinted with W 926
10 mg, round, red, imprinted with APO 051
10 mg, round, pink, imprinted with E 147
10 mg, round, pink, imprinted with GG 483
10 mg, round, blue, imprinted with M E17
10 mg, round, pink, imprinted with ELP 10
10 mg, round, pink, imprinted with SCHN, 2727
10 mg, round, pink, imprinted with T 10
10 mg, round, pink/white specks, imprinted with WATSON 670
2.5 mg, round, yellow, imprinted with APO 049
2.5 mg, round, yellow, imprinted with E 114
2.5 mg, round, white, imprinted with M E15
2.5 mg, round, white, imprinted with EN 25, G
2.5 mg, round, yellow, imprinted with ELP 2 1/2
2.5 mg, round, white, imprinted with SCHN, 26 98
2.5 mg, round, yellow, imprinted with T 2
2.5 mg, round, white, imprinted with WATSON 668
20 mg, rectangular, orange, imprinted with APO 052
20 mg, round, pink, imprinted with E 214
20 mg, round, blue, imprinted with M E18
20 mg, oval, peach, imprinted with G, EN 20
20 mg, round, gray, imprinted with ELP 20
20 mg, round, pink, imprinted with SCHN, 2734
20 mg, round, orange, imprinted with T 20
20 mg, round, peach/white specks, imprinted with WATSON 671
5 mg, round, white, imprinted with APO 050
5 mg, round, white, imprinted with GG 482
5 mg, round, white, imprinted with M E16
5 mg, round, pink, imprinted with ELP 5
5 mg, round, white, imprinted with SCHN, 27 01
5 mg, round, yellow, imprinted with T 5
5 mg, round, white, imprinted with WATSON 669
10 mg, triangular, orange, imprinted with VASO 10
10 mg, shield, pink, imprinted with VASOTEC, MSD 713
2.5 mg, oval, white, imprinted with VASO 2.5
2.5 mg, shield, yellow, imprinted with VASOTEC, MSD 14
20 mg, triangular, yellow, imprinted with VASO 20
20 mg, shield, beige, imprinted with VASOTEC, MSD 714
5 mg, triangular, white, imprinted with VASO 5
5 mg, shield, white, imprinted with VASOTEC, MSD 712
Do not use if you are pregnant. If you become pregnant, stop taking this medicine and tell your doctor right away.
You should not use enalapril if you have ever had angioedema. Do not take enalapril within 36 hours before or after taking medicine that contains sacubitril (such as Entresto).
If you have diabetes, do not use enalapril together with any medication that contains aliskiren (a blood pressure medicine).
Enalapril is an ACE inhibitor that is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering blood pressure may lower your risk of a stroke or heart attack.
Enalapril is also used to treat congestive heart failure.
Enalapril is also used to treat a disorder of the ventricles (the lower chambers of the heart that allow blood to flow out of the heart). This disorder can decrease the heart's ability to pump blood to the body.
Enalapril may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
You should not use enalapril if you are allergic to it, or if:
Do not take enalapril within 36 hours before or after taking medicine that contains sacubitril (such as Entresto).
If you have diabetes, do not use enalapril together with any medication that contains aliskiren (a blood pressure medicine).
You may also need to avoid taking enalapril with aliskiren if you have kidney disease.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
Do not use if you are pregnant. If you become pregnant, stop taking this medicine and tell your doctor right away. Enalapril can cause injury or death to the unborn baby if you take the medicine during your second or third trimester.
You should not breast-feed while you are using enalapril.
Enalapril is not approved for use by anyone younger than 1 month old.
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
Measure liquid medicine carefully. Use the dosing syringe provided, or use a medicine dose-measuring device (not a kitchen spoon).
Enalapril is usually given by injection only if you are unable to take the medicine by mouth. A healthcare provider will give you this injection as an infusion into a vein.
Your blood pressure will need to be checked often. Your kidney or liver function may also need to be tested.
Call your doctor if you have ongoing vomiting or diarrhea, or if you are sweating more than usual. You can easily become dehydrated while taking enalapril. This can lead to very low blood pressure, electrolyte disorders, or kidney failure.
If you need surgery, tell the surgeon ahead of time that you are using enalapril.
If you are being treated for high blood pressure, keep using this medicine even if you feel well. High blood pressure often has no symptoms. You may need to use blood pressure medicine for the rest of your life.
Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Keep the bottle tightly closed when not in use.
Store the liquid medicine in the refrigerator, do not freeze. Throw away any enalapril liquid not used within 60 days.
Avoid getting up too fast from a sitting or lying position, or you may feel dizzy.
Avoid becoming overheated or dehydrated during exercise, in hot weather, or by not drinking enough fluids. Enalapril can decrease sweating and you may be more prone to heat stroke.
Drinking alcohol can further lower your blood pressure and may increase certain side effects of enalapril.
Do not use potassium supplements or salt substitutes, unless your doctor has told you to.
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; severe stomach pain; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. You may be more likely to have an allergic reaction if you are African-American.
Call your doctor at once if you have:
Common side effects may include:
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Tell your doctor about all your current medicines. Many drugs can affect enalapril, especially:
This list is not complete and many other drugs may affect enalapril. This includes prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible drug interactions are listed here.
Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.
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