Enalapril Maleate

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Harshi Dhingra, M.D.

Last Reviewed: Mar 09, 2023

Drug Details


Generic Name:

Enalapril maleate

Common Brands:

Vasotec, Epaned

Availability:

Prescription only

Therapeutic Class:

Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor

Forms:

Tablet, oral solution

Administration:

By mouth

Therapeutic Uses:

High blood pressure

Congestive heart failure

Controlled Status:

Not a controlled substance


Enalapril (Vasotec) Drug Class

Enalapril (e-nal-ah-pril) is an angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor.

Enalapril (Vasotec) Age Range

Enalapril is approved for use in adults and pediatric hypertensive patients 1 month of age and older. The use of this medicine is not recommended in children less than 1 month of age and in pediatric patients with severe kidney disease.