What is the brand name for Enalapril?
The brand name for Enalapril is Vasotec.
PTCE Top 200 · #195
Enalapril
Vasotec
Enalapril is the generic name for the brand-name drug Vasotec. It is an ace inhibitor used to treat hypertension, HF. On the PTCE Top 200 drug list, Enalapril ranks #195 and is one of the most frequently tested cardiovascular medications — commonly quizzed on its brand–generic pair, drug class, and key side effects.
| Generic name | Enalapril |
|---|---|
| Brand name(s) | Vasotec |
| Drug class | ACE inhibitor |
| Class group | Cardiovascular |
| Common use | hypertension, HF |
| DEA schedule | Unscheduled |
| Availability | Prescription only (Rx) |
What is Enalapril used for?
Treatment of hypertension; symptomatic heart failure; asymptomatic left ventricular dysfunction; other uses depending on product.
What drug class is Enalapril?
Enalapril is an ACE inhibitor in the Cardiovascular group. Knowing the class is the fastest way to predict its uses, side effects, and the brand↔generic pairs the PTCE tests.
Common side effects of Enalapril
- arrow_rightCough
- arrow_rightDizziness
- arrow_rightHeadache
- arrow_rightFatigue
- arrow_rightHyperkalemia
- arrow_rightHypotension
- arrow_rightIncreased creatinine (renal effects)
Major interactions
- arrow_rightPotassium supplements/salt substitutes and potassium-sparing diuretics increase hyperkalemia risk
- arrow_rightNSAIDs may reduce antihypertensive effect and worsen kidney function
- arrow_rightLithium levels may increase (toxicity risk)
- arrow_rightDual RAAS blockade (ARB, aliskiren) increases risk of renal impairment/hyperkalemia
- arrow_rightSacubitril/valsartan: avoid coadministration; washout required (angioedema risk)
Is Enalapril a controlled substance?
No. Enalapril is not a federally controlled substance (it is unscheduled by the DEA).
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Fetal toxicity: discontinue as soon as pregnancy is detected; drugs acting on the renin-angiotensin system can injure or kill the developing fetus.
How to remember Enalapril (PTCE mnemonic)
VASO-tec relaxes VAScular tone — enala-PRIL = ACE. 'PRIL price': dry cough, angioedema, NO pregnancy, ↑K+, ↑creatinine; IV form available (enalaprilat).
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PTCE exam tip
Enalapril completes the -pril set — note its IV form enalaprilat, one of the few injectable ACE inhibitors, plus the class trio: cough, potassium, pregnancy.
Enalapril FAQ
What is Enalapril used for?
Enalapril is used to treat hypertension, HF. Treatment of hypertension; symptomatic heart failure; asymptomatic left ventricular dysfunction; other uses depending on product.
What drug class is Enalapril?
Enalapril is an ACE inhibitor (Cardiovascular group).
Is Enalapril a controlled substance?
No. Enalapril is not a federally controlled substance (it is unscheduled by the DEA).
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