Formulary Monographs [ENALAPRIL, 243204]
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ENALAPRIL
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ACE INHIBITORS
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Congestive heart failure, essential hypertension.
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Headaches, dizziness and fatigue. See notes on page 215. c.f. prescribing in renal disease p. 28.
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Hypertension: Initial dose 5mg preferably at bedtime when used alone or 2.5mg with a diuretic. Maintenance dose: 10-20mg daily.Maximum 40mg daily. Congestive Heart Failure: Initial dose 2.5mg daily, usual maintenance dose 20mg as a single or 2 divided d
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ACE Inhibitors can cause injury and death to the developing fetus when used in the second and third trimesters. ACE Inhibitors should be discontinued as soon as possible once pregnancy is detected.
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Enalapril is distributed in breastmilk and is not recommended in lactating women.
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