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EspañolVasotec overview
BRAND NAMES:
Vasotec, Vasotec
Generic Names:
Enalapril Maleate
Uses:
Treats high blood pressure and heart failure. This medicine is an ACE inhibitor.
Therapeutic Classes:
Antihypertensive, Cardiovascular Agent, Renal Protective Agent
Forms:
Liquid, Tablet
How it’s taken:
By mouth
What is Vasotec used for?
Vasotec is used as a treatment for high blood pressure and is in a class of drugs called angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors. This drug lowers high blood pressure, helps to prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. It is also used to treat heart failure and to help prevent patients with left ventricular dysfunction from developing heart failure.
What form(s) does Vasotec come in
Liquid
Tablet
What are common Vasotec doses?
Tablet 2.5MG
Tablet 5MG
Tablet 10MG
Tablet 20MG
Bottle 90 Tablets
Common Vasotec prescriptions
Vasotec
90 tablets bottleVasotec
10mg tabletVasotec
2.5mg tabletVasotec
20mg tabletVasotec
5mg tablet
How to take Vasotec
Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.
Oral liquid: Measure the oral liquid medicine with a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, or medicine cup. Shake the oral liquid before each use.
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if your child cannot swallow the oral tablets.
Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Epaned® oral liquid: Store in the refrigerator or at room temperature for up to 60 days. Vasotec® mixed oral liquid: Store in the refrigerator for up to 30 days. Do not freeze.
Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.
Oral liquid: Measure the oral liquid medicine with a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, or medicine cup. Shake the oral liquid before each use.
Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Epaned® oral liquid: Store in the refrigerator or at room temperature for up to 60 days. Vasotec® mixed oral liquid: Store in the refrigerator for up to 30 days. Do not freeze.
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if your child cannot swallow the oral tablets.
Vasotec contraindications
This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use if you had an allergic reaction to enalapril or another ACE inhibitor, or if you are pregnant, or if you have a history of angioedema caused by an ACE inhibitor.
Vasotec warnings
It is not safe to take this medicine during pregnancy. It could harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant.
Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, diabetes, heart or blood vessel disease, or lupus or a similar disorder.
This medicine may cause the following problems:Angioedema (severe swelling), including head, neck, and intestinal swellingLow blood pressureLiver problemsKidney problems
This medicine could lower your blood pressure too much, especially when you first use it or if you are dehydrated. Stand or sit up slowly if you feel lightheaded or dizzy.
Do not stop using this medicine without asking your doctor, even if you feel well. This medicine will not cure your high blood pressure, but it will help keep it in a normal range. You may have to take blood pressure medicine for the rest of your life.
Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine.
This medicine may make you bleed, bruise, or get infections more easily. Take precautions to prevent illness and injury. Wash your hands often.
Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
Vasotec interactions
Do not use this medicine together with aliskiren if you have diabetes.
Do not use this medicine together with sacubitril. Do not use this medicine and sacubitril/valsartan within 36 hours of each other.
Some foods and medicines can affect how enalapril works. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following:Aliskiren, everolimus, gold injection, lithium, sirolimus, temsirolimusAnother blood pressure medicine, including an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB)Diuretic (water pill)NSAID pain or arthritis medicine (including aspirin, celecoxib, diclofenac, ibuprofen, naproxen)
Ask your doctor before you use any medicine, supplement, or salt substitute that contains potassium.
Do not stop using this medicine without asking your doctor, even if you feel well. This medicine will not cure your high blood pressure, but it will help keep it in a normal range. You may have to take blood pressure medicine for the rest of your life.
Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine.
Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
Vasotec side effects
Serious Side Effects
Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
Lightheadedness, dizziness, fainting
Confusion, weakness, uneven heartbeat, trouble breathing, numbness in your hands, feet, or lips
Change in how much or how often you urinate
Dark urine or pale stools, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, stomach pain, yellow skin or eyes
Severe stomach pain (with or without nausea or vomiting)
Blistering, peeling, red skin rash
Fever, chills, sore throat, body aches
Less Serious Side Effects
Dry cough