Enalapril
Brand: Vasotec
Boxed warning
Fetal toxicity: stop as soon as pregnancy is detected because it can injure or kill the developing fetus.
- Caution
- Angioedema can occur at any time; contraindicated with a history of ACE inhibitor angioedema.
- Pregnancy
- Avoid in pregnancy: fetal toxicity (boxed); stop as soon as pregnancy is detected.
Common side effects
- Dry cough
- Dizziness
- Elevated potassium
- Low blood pressure
- Headache
Key interactions
- NSAIDs blunt its blood-pressure effect
- Avoid potassium supplements and salt substitutes
- Caution with potassium-sparing diuretics
- Risk of kidney harm with certain diuretics
Counseling points
- Take at the same time each day
- Report swelling of face, lips, or tongue
- Rise slowly to reduce dizziness
- Report a persistent dry cough
- Avoid salt substitutes with potassium
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