Vasotec
Indicated to address arterial vasoconstriction to manage hypertension and support coronary haemodynamic safety.
- Category
- Heart & Blood Pressure
- Active ingredient
- Enalapril
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 2.5mg · 5mg · 10mg · 20mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Vasotec, depending on stock.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Vasotec vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Vasotec details
- Conditions
- Hypertension · Heart Failure · Left Ventricular Dysfunction
- Alternative names
- enalapril
- Therapeutic class
- Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitor
- Pharmacological class
- ACE Inhibitor
- Known off-label uses
- diabetic nephropathy
- Contraindications
- pregnancy; history of angioedema; concurrent aliskiren in diabetics
- Minor side effects
- cough; dizziness; headache
- Moderate side effects
- hyperkalaemia; hypotension; renal impairment
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Merck
- Onset Time
- 1 hour
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C. Keep dry.
- Drug interactions
- Lithium; Potassium Supplements; NSAIDs
- Age restrictions
- Approved for paediatric and adult populations.
Serious side effects
angioedema, requires immediate medical attention; neutropenia, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
indicated to address arterial vasoconstriction to manage hypertension and support coronary haemodynamic safety.
Mechanism of action
Prevents the converting enzyme from synthesising the potent vasoconstrictor angiotensin II, reducing arterial system load.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
TGA Category D: High risk of fetal toxicity. Contraindicated. Breastfeeding: Compatible.
What you will receive
Vasotec is the originator brand name, made by Merck. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with Merck.
- The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Enalapril is offered.
- The offered brand, manufacturer and dispatch location depend on the product, destination and partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.