enalapril (oral/injection)

Skip to main navigation

Skip to footer

For Medicare For Providers For Brokers For Employers

Español

For Individuals & Families:

For Individuals & Families

Shop for Plans

Medical

Dental

Other Supplemental

Explore coverage through work

How to Buy Health Insurance

Types of Dental Insurance

Open Enrollment vs. Special Enrollment

See all topics

Shop for Medicare plans

Member Guide

Find a Doctor

Home

Knowledge Center

Wellness Library

enalapril (oral/injection)

Pronunciation: e NAL a pril

Brand: Epaned, Vasotec

Enalapril Maleate

slide 1 of 58, Enalapril Maleate,

2.5 mg, oval, yellow, imprinted with 93 26

slide 1 of 58

Enalapril Maleate

slide 2 of 58, Enalapril Maleate,

5 mg, oval, white, imprinted with 93 27

slide 2 of 58

Enalapril Maleate

slide 3 of 58, Enalapril Maleate,

10 mg, oval, pink, imprinted with 93 28

slide 3 of 58

Enalapril Maleate

slide 4 of 58, Enalapril Maleate,

20 mg, oval, peach, imprinted with 93 29

slide 4 of 58

Vasotec

slide 5 of 58, Vasotec,

5 mg, triangular, white, imprinted with VASO 5

slide 5 of 58

Vasotec

slide 6 of 58, Vasotec,

10 mg, triangular, red, imprinted with VASO 10

slide 6 of 58

Vasotec

slide 7 of 58, Vasotec,

20 mg, triangular, peach, imprinted with VASO 20

slide 7 of 58

Enalapril Maleate

slide 8 of 58, Enalapril Maleate,

2.5 mg, round, yellow, imprinted with T 2

slide 8 of 58

Enalapril Maleate

slide 9 of 58, Enalapril Maleate,

5 mg, round, yellow, imprinted with T 5

slide 9 of 58

Enalapril Maleate

slide 10 of 58, Enalapril Maleate,

10 mg, round, pink, imprinted with T 10

slide 10 of 58

Enalapril Maleate

slide 11 of 58, Enalapril Maleate,

20 mg, round, orange, imprinted with T 20

slide 11 of 58

Enalapril Maleate

slide 12 of 58, Enalapril Maleate,

2.5 mg, round, yellow, imprinted with T 2

slide 12 of 58

Enalapril Maleate

slide 13 of 58, Enalapril Maleate,

5 mg, round, yellow, imprinted with T 5

slide 13 of 58

Enalapril Maleate

slide 14 of 58, Enalapril Maleate,

10 mg, round, pink, imprinted with T 10

slide 14 of 58

Enalapril Maleate

slide 15 of 58, Enalapril Maleate,

20 mg, round, orange, imprinted with T 20

slide 15 of 58

Enalapril Maleate

slide 16 of 58, Enalapril Maleate,

2.5 mg, round, white, imprinted with W 923

slide 16 of 58

Enalapril Maleate

slide 17 of 58, Enalapril Maleate,

5 mg, round, white, imprinted with W 924

slide 17 of 58

Enalapril Maleate

slide 18 of 58, Enalapril Maleate,

10 mg, round, orange, imprinted with W 925

slide 18 of 58

Enalapril Maleate

slide 19 of 58, Enalapril Maleate,

20 mg, round, beige, imprinted with W 926

slide 19 of 58

Enalapril Maleate

slide 20 of 58, Enalapril Maleate,

10 mg, round, red, imprinted with APO 051

slide 20 of 58

Enalapril Maleate

slide 21 of 58, Enalapril Maleate,

10 mg, round, pink, imprinted with E 147

slide 21 of 58

Enalapril Maleate

slide 22 of 58, Enalapril Maleate,

10 mg, round, pink, imprinted with GG 483

slide 22 of 58

Enalapril Maleate

slide 23 of 58, Enalapril Maleate,

10 mg, round, blue, imprinted with M E17

slide 23 of 58

Enalapril Maleate

slide 24 of 58, Enalapril Maleate,

10 mg, round, pink, imprinted with ELP 10

slide 24 of 58

Enalapril Maleate

slide 25 of 58, Enalapril Maleate,

10 mg, round, pink, imprinted with SCHN, 2727

slide 25 of 58

Enalapril Maleate

slide 26 of 58, Enalapril Maleate,

10 mg, round, pink, imprinted with T 10

slide 26 of 58

Enalapril Maleate

slide 27 of 58, Enalapril Maleate,

10 mg, round, pink/white specks, imprinted with WATSON 670

slide 27 of 58

Enalapril Maleate

slide 28 of 58, Enalapril Maleate,

2.5 mg, round, yellow, imprinted with APO 049

slide 28 of 58

Enalapril Maleate

slide 29 of 58, Enalapril Maleate,

2.5 mg, round, yellow, imprinted with E 114

slide 29 of 58

Enalapril Maleate

slide 30 of 58, Enalapril Maleate,

2.5 mg, round, white, imprinted with M E15

slide 30 of 58

Enalapril Maleate

slide 31 of 58, Enalapril Maleate,

2.5 mg, round, white, imprinted with EN 25, G

slide 31 of 58

Enalapril Maleate

slide 32 of 58, Enalapril Maleate,

2.5 mg, round, yellow, imprinted with ELP 2 1/2

slide 32 of 58

Enalapril Maleate

slide 33 of 58, Enalapril Maleate,

2.5 mg, round, white, imprinted with SCHN, 26 98

slide 33 of 58

Enalapril Maleate

slide 34 of 58, Enalapril Maleate,

2.5 mg, round, yellow, imprinted with T 2

slide 34 of 58

Enalapril Maleate

slide 35 of 58, Enalapril Maleate,

2.5 mg, round, white, imprinted with WATSON 668

slide 35 of 58

Enalapril Maleate

slide 36 of 58, Enalapril Maleate,

20 mg, rectangular, orange, imprinted with APO 052

slide 36 of 58

Enalapril Maleate

slide 37 of 58, Enalapril Maleate,

20 mg, round, pink, imprinted with E 214

slide 37 of 58

Enalapril Maleate

slide 38 of 58, Enalapril Maleate,

20 mg, round, blue, imprinted with M E18

slide 38 of 58

Enalapril Maleate

slide 39 of 58, Enalapril Maleate,

20 mg, oval, peach, imprinted with G, EN 20

slide 39 of 58

Enalapril Maleate

slide 40 of 58, Enalapril Maleate,

20 mg, round, gray, imprinted with ELP 20

slide 40 of 58

Enalapril Maleate

slide 41 of 58, Enalapril Maleate,

20 mg, round, pink, imprinted with SCHN, 2734

slide 41 of 58

Enalapril Maleate

slide 42 of 58, Enalapril Maleate,

20 mg, round, orange, imprinted with T 20

slide 42 of 58

Enalapril Maleate

slide 43 of 58, Enalapril Maleate,

20 mg, round, peach/white specks, imprinted with WATSON 671

slide 43 of 58

Enalapril Maleate

slide 44 of 58, Enalapril Maleate,

5 mg, round, white, imprinted with APO 050

slide 44 of 58

Enalapril Maleate

slide 45 of 58, Enalapril Maleate,

5 mg, round, white, imprinted with GG 482

slide 45 of 58

Enalapril Maleate

slide 46 of 58, Enalapril Maleate,

5 mg, round, white, imprinted with M E16

slide 46 of 58

Enalapril Maleate

slide 47 of 58, Enalapril Maleate,

5 mg, round, pink, imprinted with ELP 5

slide 47 of 58

Enalapril Maleate

slide 48 of 58, Enalapril Maleate,

5 mg, round, white, imprinted with SCHN, 27 01

slide 48 of 58

Enalapril Maleate

slide 49 of 58, Enalapril Maleate,

5 mg, round, yellow, imprinted with T 5

slide 49 of 58

Enalapril Maleate

slide 50 of 58, Enalapril Maleate,

5 mg, round, white, imprinted with WATSON 669

slide 50 of 58

Vasotec

slide 51 of 58, Vasotec,

10 mg, triangular, orange, imprinted with VASO 10

slide 51 of 58

Vasotec

slide 52 of 58, Vasotec,

10 mg, shield, pink, imprinted with VASOTEC, MSD 713

slide 52 of 58

Vasotec

slide 53 of 58, Vasotec,

2.5 mg, oval, white, imprinted with VASO 2.5

slide 53 of 58

Vasotec

slide 54 of 58, Vasotec,

2.5 mg, shield, yellow, imprinted with VASOTEC, MSD 14

slide 54 of 58

Vasotec

slide 55 of 58, Vasotec,

20 mg, triangular, yellow, imprinted with VASO 20

slide 55 of 58

Vasotec

slide 56 of 58, Vasotec,

20 mg, shield, beige, imprinted with VASOTEC, MSD 714

slide 56 of 58

Vasotec

slide 57 of 58, Vasotec,

5 mg, triangular, white, imprinted with VASO 5

slide 57 of 58

Vasotec

slide 58 of 58, Vasotec,

5 mg, shield, white, imprinted with VASOTEC, MSD 712

slide 58 of 58

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

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).

What is enalapril?

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.

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

You should not use enalapril if you are allergic to it, or if:

you have hereditary angioedema;
you recently took a heart medicine called sacubitril; or
you have ever had a severe allergic reaction to any ACE inhibitor (benazepril, captopril, fosinopril, lisinopril, moexipril, perindopril, quinapril, ramipril, or trandolapril).

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:

kidney disease (or if you are on dialysis);
liver disease; or
an electrolyte imbalance (such as high levels of potassium in your blood).

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.

How should I take enalapril?

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.

What happens if I miss a dose?

Take the medicine as soon as you can, but skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next dose. Do not take two doses at one time.

What happens if I overdose?

Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.

What should I avoid while taking enalapril?

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.

What are the possible side effects of enalapril?

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:

a light-headed feeling, like you might pass out;
chest pain;
jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes);
little or no urination;
fever, chills, sore throat; or
high potassium --nausea, weakness, tingly feeling, chest pain, irregular heartbeats, loss of movement.

Common side effects may include:

dizziness;
tiredness; or
feeling light-headed.

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.

What other drugs will affect enalapril?

Tell your doctor about all your current medicines. Many drugs can affect enalapril, especially:

a diuretic ("water pill"), or any other blood pressure medications;
lithium;
gold injections to treat arthritis;
insulin or oral diabetes medicine; or
NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) --aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), naproxen (Aleve), celecoxib, diclofenac, indomethacin, meloxicam, and others.

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.

Where can I get more information?

Your pharmacist can provide more information about enalapril.

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.

Every effort has been made to ensure that the information provided by Cerner Multum, Inc. ('Multum') is accurate, up-to-date, and complete, but no guarantee is made to that effect. Drug information contained herein may be time sensitive. Multum information has been compiled for use by healthcare practitioners and consumers in the United States and therefore Multum does not warrant that uses outside of the United States are appropriate, unless specifically indicated otherwise. Multum's drug information does not endorse drugs, diagnose patients or recommend therapy. Multum's drug information is an informational resource designed to assist licensed healthcare practitioners in caring for their patients and/or to serve consumers viewing this service as a supplement to, and not a substitute for, the expertise, skill, knowledge and judgment of healthcare practitioners. The absence of a warning for a given drug or drug combination in no way should be construed to indicate that the drug or drug combination is safe, effective or appropriate for any given patient. Multum does not assume any responsibility for any aspect of healthcare administered with the aid of information Multum provides. The information contained herein is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, warnings, drug interactions, allergic reactions, or adverse effects. If you have questions about the drugs you are taking, check with your doctor, nurse or pharmacist.

Copyright 1996-2023 Cerner Multum, Inc. Version: 12.02. Revision date: 5/22/2019.

Your use of the content provided in this service indicates that you have read, understood and agree to the End-User License Agreement, which can be accessed by End-User License Agreement, which can be accessed by clicking on this link.

This information does not replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise, Incorporated, disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means that you agree to the Terms of Use. Learn how we develop our content.

Healthwise, Healthwise for every health decision, and the Healthwise logo are trademarks of Healthwise, Incorporated.

<cipublic-spinner variant="large"><span>Loading…</span></cipublic-spinner>

Page Footer

I want to...

Get an ID card

File a claim

View my claims and EOBs

Check coverage under my plan

See prescription drug list

Find an in-network doctor, dentist, or facility

Find a form

Find 1095-B tax form information

View the Cigna Glossary

Contact Cigna

Audiences

Individuals and Families

Medicare

Employers

Brokers

Providers

Secure Member Sites

myCigna member portal

Health Care Provider portal

Cigna for Employers

Client Resource Portal

Cigna for Brokers

The Cigna Group Information

About The Cigna Group

Company Profile

Careers

Newsroom

Investors

Suppliers

The Cigna Group

Third Party Administrators

International

Evernorth

Privacy

Legal

Product Disclosures

Cigna Company Names

Customer Rights

Accessibility

Non-Discrimination Notice

Language Assistance [PDF]

Report Fraud

Sitemap

Cookie Settings

Disclaimer

Individual and family medical and dental insurance plans are insured by Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company (CHLIC), Cigna HealthCare of Arizona, Inc., Cigna HealthCare of Illinois, Inc., Cigna HealthCare of Georgia, Inc., Cigna HealthCare of North Carolina, Inc., Cigna HealthCare of South Carolina, Inc., and Cigna HealthCare of Texas, Inc. Group health insurance and health benefit plans are insured or administered by CHLIC, Connecticut General Life Insurance Company (CGLIC), or their affiliates (see a listing of the legal entities that insure or administer group HMO, dental HMO, and other products or services in your state). Accidental Injury, Critical Illness, and Hospital Care plans or insurance policies are distributed exclusively by or through operating subsidiaries of Cigna Corporation, are administered by Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company, and are insured by either (i) Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company (Bloomfield, CT); (ii) Life Insurance Company of North America (“LINA”) (Philadelphia, PA); or (iii) New York Life Group Insurance Company of NY (“NYLGICNY”) (New York, NY), formerly known as Cigna Life Insurance Company of New York. The Cigna name, logo, and other Cigna marks are owned by Cigna Intellectual Property, Inc. LINA and NYLGICNY are not affiliates of Cigna.

All insurance policies and group benefit plans contain exclusions and limitations. For availability, costs and complete details of coverage, contact a licensed agent or Cigna sales representative. This website is not intended for residents of New Mexico.

Selecting these links will take you away from Cigna.com to another website, which may be a non-Cigna website. Cigna may not control the content or links of non-Cigna websites. Details

Shop for Plans

Shop for your own coverage

Plans through your employer

Learn

Looking for Medicare coverage?

enalapril (oral/injection)

Enalapril Maleate

Enalapril Maleate

Enalapril Maleate

Enalapril Maleate

Vasotec

Vasotec

Vasotec

Enalapril Maleate

Enalapril Maleate

Enalapril Maleate

Enalapril Maleate

Enalapril Maleate

Enalapril Maleate

Enalapril Maleate

Enalapril Maleate

Enalapril Maleate

Enalapril Maleate

Enalapril Maleate

Enalapril Maleate

Enalapril Maleate

Enalapril Maleate

Enalapril Maleate

Enalapril Maleate

Enalapril Maleate

Enalapril Maleate

Enalapril Maleate

Enalapril Maleate

Enalapril Maleate

Enalapril Maleate

Enalapril Maleate

Enalapril Maleate

Enalapril Maleate

Enalapril Maleate

Enalapril Maleate

Enalapril Maleate

Enalapril Maleate

Enalapril Maleate

Enalapril Maleate

Enalapril Maleate

Enalapril Maleate

Enalapril Maleate

Enalapril Maleate

Enalapril Maleate

Enalapril Maleate

Enalapril Maleate

Enalapril Maleate

Enalapril Maleate

Enalapril Maleate

Enalapril Maleate

Enalapril Maleate

Vasotec

Vasotec

Vasotec

Vasotec

Vasotec

Vasotec

Vasotec

Vasotec

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

What is enalapril?

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

How should I take enalapril?

What happens if I miss a dose?

What happens if I overdose?

What should I avoid while taking enalapril?

What are the possible side effects of enalapril?

What other drugs will affect enalapril?

Where can I get more information?

Page Footer

I want to...

Audiences

Secure Member Sites

The Cigna Group Information

Disclaimer