Vasotec
Enalapril tablets for high blood pressure and heart failure. It blocks a hormone that narrows blood vessels, reducing strain on the heart.
- Category
- Heart & Blood Pressure
- Active ingredient
- Enalapril
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 2.5mg · 5mg · 10mg · 20mg
This listing uses Vasotec as a reference name. A generic equivalent is supplied; its exact brand and manufacturer are confirmed before supply.
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
Enalapril tablets for high blood pressure and heart failure. It blocks a hormone that narrows blood vessels, reducing strain on the heart.
Mechanism of action
Prevents the converting enzyme from synthesising the potent vasoconstrictor angiotensin II, reducing arterial system load.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: High risk of fetal toxicity. Contraindicated. Breastfeeding: Confirm breastfeeding suitability with a qualified clinician or pharmacist before use.
What you will receive
Vasotec is used here as a reference originator brand name to identify the medicine. We are not affiliated with the brand owner, and this listing does not offer the originator product.
- The supplied product is a generic equivalent containing Enalapril, not the originator brand shown as the reference.
- The exact generic brand, manufacturer and dispatch location are confirmed based on the product, destination and available manufacturer or partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.