Uses of Enalaprilat

Enalaprilat is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure) when oral therapy is not suitable. 

Therapeutic Category

Enalaprilat: Antihypertensive agents

How Enalaprilat works

Enalaprilat is an antihypertensive agent. It works by blocking the actions of an enzyme called angiotensin-converting enzyme, that causes narrowing of blood vessels and increase in blood pressure. This results in widening of blood vessels supplying the various vital organs (such as heart, brain, or kidneys) and makes the heart to pump blood more smoothly with less pressure.

Common side effects of Enalaprilat

• low blood pressure or feeling dizzy while standing up suddenly or changing position
• nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
• headache, dizziness, tiredness
• chest pain
• difficulty in breathing
• skin rashes or itching
• excessive sweating

When to consult your doctor

Consult your doctor:

• In case of accidental overdosage
• If you experience severe allergic reactions (such as skin rash, severe itching of the skin with raised lumps, blisters in the skin, swelling of the face, lips, tongue and/or throat with difficulty in breathing or swallowing)
• If you experience impaired kidney function
• If you experience dizziness, fainting lightheadedness, excessive sweating following an exercise or after regular activities
• If you experience flu-like symptoms such as fever, muscle pain, rashes, itching, stomach pain, diarrhoea, discoloration of eyes, skin and urine

Health Tips for Enalaprilat

• Take enalaprilat exactly as prescribed by your Doctor. Do not change the dose or stop taking it without consulting your doctor
• Inform your doctor about all the medications, supplements, and herbal products you are taking
• Enalaprilat is not recommended for use in pregnant and breast feeding women
• Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking this medicine