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Brand Names: VasotecGeneric Name: enalapril (Pronunciation: e NAL a pril)
What is enalapril (Vasotec)?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 other purposes not listed in this medication guide. Enalapril 10 mg-APO round, red, imprinted with APO 051 Enalapril 10 mg-EON round, pink, imprinted with E 147 Enalapril 10 mg-GEN round, pink, imprinted with GG 483 Enalapril 10 mg-MYL round, blue, imprinted with M E17 Enalapril 10 mg-SAN round, pink, imprinted with ELP 10 Enalapril 10 mg-SCH round, pink, imprinted with SCHN, 2727 Enalapril 10 mg-TAR round, pink, imprinted with T 10 Enalapril 10 mg-TEV oval, pink, imprinted with 93 28 Enalapril 10 mg-WAT round, pink/white specks, imprinted with WATSON 670 Enalapril 2.5 mg-APO round, yellow, imprinted with APO 049 Enalapril 2.5 mg-EON round, yellow, imprinted with E 114 Enalapril 2.5 mg-MYL round, white, imprinted with M E15 Enalapril 2.5 mg-PAR round, white, imprinted with EN 25, G Enalapril 2.5 mg-SAN round, yellow, imprinted with ELP 2 1/2 Enalapril 2.5 mg-SCH round, white, imprinted with SCHN, 26 98 Enalapril 2.5 mg-TAR round, yellow, imprinted with T 2 Enalapril 2.5 mg-TEV oval, yellow, imprinted with 93 26 Enalapril 2.5 mg-WAT round, white, imprinted with WATSON 668 Enalapril 20 mg-APO rectangular, orange, imprinted with APO 052 Enalapril 20 mg-EON round, pink, imprinted with E 214 Enalapril 20 mg-MYL round, blue, imprinted with M E18 Enalapril 20 mg-PAR oval, peach, imprinted with G, EN 20 Enalapril 20 mg-SAN round, gray, imprinted with ELP 20 Enalapril 20 mg-SCH round, pink, imprinted with SCHN, 2734 Enalapril 20 mg-TAR round, peach, imprinted with T 20 Enalapril 20 mg-TEV oval, peach, imprinted with 93 29 Enalapril 20 mg-WAT round, peach/white specks, imprinted with WATSON 671 Enalapril 5 mg-APO round, white, imprinted with APO 050 Enalapril 5 mg-EON round, white, imprinted with E 127 Enalapril 5 mg-GEN round, white, imprinted with GG 482 Enalapril 5 mg-MYL round, white, imprinted with M E16 Enalapril 5 mg-SAN round, pink, imprinted with ELP 5 Enalapril 5 mg-SCH round, white, imprinted with SCHN, 27 01 Enalapril 5 mg-TAR round, yellow, imprinted with T 5 Enalapril 5 mg-TEV oval, white, imprinted with 93 27 Enalapril 5 mg-WAT round, white, imprinted with WATSON 669 Vasotec 10 mg shield, pink, imprinted with VASOTEC, MSD 713 Vasotec 2.5 mg shield, yellow, imprinted with VASOTEC, MSD 14 Vasotec 20 mg shield, beige, imprinted with VASOTEC, MSD 714 Vasotec 5 mg shield, white, imprinted with VASOTEC, MSD 712 What are the possible side effects of enalapril (Vasotec)?Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; severe stomach pain; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:
Less serious 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. What is the most important information I should know about enalapril (Vasotec)?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. (Page 1 of 3) |
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