Is enalapril and Vasotec the same thing?
Is enalapril and Vasotec the same thing?
Enalapril (Vasotec) is an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. It blocks the production of a chemical that tightens blood vessels. Without this chemical, blood vessels relax and dilate (get wider) which lowers the blood pressure.
What is enalapril Vasotec used for?
Enalapril is used to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. It is also used to treat heart failure and to help prevent people with a certain heart problem (left ventricular dysfunction) from developing heart failure.
What is the generic name for Vasotec?
Enalapril oral tablet is available as both a generic and brand-name drug. Brand name: Vasotec. Enalapril comes as an oral tablet and an oral solution. Enalapril oral tablet is used to treat high blood pressure, heart failure, and asymptomatic left ventricular dysfunction.
What type of drug is Vasotec?
Vasotec is a prescription medicine used to treat symptoms of high blood pressure (hypertension), left ventricular dysfunction, and congestive heart failure. Vasotec may be used alone or with other medications. Vasotec belongs to a class of drugs called ACE Inhibitors.
Is Vasotec a beta blocker?
Vasotec is an ACE (angiotensin converting enzyme) inhibitor and Tenormin is a beta-blocker. Side effects of Vasotec and Tenormin that are similar include dizziness and lightheadedness. Side effects of Vasotec that are different from Tenormin include weakness as your body adjusts to the medication.
How do you take Vasotec?
Adults—At first, 2.5 milligrams (mg) two times a day. Your doctor may increase your dose as needed. However, the dose is usually not more than 20 mg per day. Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
When is the best time to take enalapril?
It is best taken at bedtime. Enalapril is generally well tolerated but if you develop a troublesome cough, you must let your doctor know. Some painkillers and indigestion remedies can interfere with enalapril. Ask your pharmacist for advice before you buy any medicines ‘over the counter’.
What type of drug is enalapril?
Enalapril is an angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. It works by blocking a substance in the body that causes the blood vessels to tighten. As a result, enalapril relaxes the blood vessels. This lowers blood pressure and increases the supply of blood and oxygen to the heart.
Does enalapril make you pee?
Vaseretic (enalapril / hydrochlorothiazide) can make you urinate more often, so try to take the medication in the morning or afternoon.
How much enalapril (Vasotec) should I take for high blood pressure?
High blood pressure: Most people start with 5 mg of enalapril (Vasotec) by mouth once a day. Your doctor will raise your dose every few weeks if you need to lower your blood pressure more. The usual dosage range is 10 mg to 40 mg by mouth per day. Heart failure Most people start with 2.5 mg of enalapril (Vasotec) by mouth two times a day.
What is enalapril used to treat?
What is enalapril? Enalapril (brand names: Enacard®, Vasotec®, Glioten®, Lotrial®, Pres®, Renitec®, Reniten®, Xanef®, Epaned®) is an ACE inhibitor used to treat heart failure, high blood pressure, or proteinuria (protein in the urine). It is also used in the treatment of chronic kidney disease.
Can you drink alcohol while taking enalapril (Vasotec)?
Alcohol does not affect how enalapril (Vasotec) works in your body. However, it is recommended to drink alcohol in moderation, especially if you have a health condition like high blood pressure, diabetes, or heart failure. Does enalapril (Vasotec) make you pee?
What are the side effects of enalapril?
high potassium – nausea, weakness, tingly feeling, chest pain, irregular heartbeats, loss of movement. Common enalapril side effects may include: