![]() Enalapril Directionsįollow the directions on the drug label or as provided by your veterinarian. You can learn more about compounded medications here. They are created by either a veterinarian or a licensed pharmacist on an individual basis to best suit a patient’s particular needs. Compounded medications are not FDA-approved. Compounded medications are prescribed if there’s a specific reason your pet’s health can’t be managed by an FDA-approved drug, such as if your pet has trouble taking pills in capsule form, the dosage strength is not commercially available, or the pet is allergic to an ingredient in the FDA-approved medication. In certain circumstances, your veterinarian may recommend a compounded formulation of enalapril. ![]() While veterinarians often prescribe medications for off-label uses, your veterinarian will determine whether this medication is right for your pet. ![]() The term off- or extra- label use means that a medication is used in a way, or in a particular species, that is not specified on the medication label. Veterinarians may also elect to prescribe the human version of this medication, under brand names that include Epaned ® and Vasotec ®, in an off-label capacity. This decreases blood pressure in the kidney and minimizes protein loss into the urine.Įnalapril is only FDA approved for use in dogs (for treatment of mild, moderate, and severe heart failure) and is often used off-label in cats, ferrets, and birds. In pets with kidney disease, ACE inhibitors cause the blood vessels in the kidney to relax. This decreases blood pressure and allows blood to circulate smoothly in the body. Once that enzyme no longer affects the body, the blood vessels relax and stay open. ACE inhibitors help pets with heart disease by lowering blood pressure and widening blood vessels.ĪCE inhibitors block an enzyme that constricts blood vessels in the body. How Enalapril WorksĮnalapril is classified as an ACE inhibitor or angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor. Enalapril can also be used to treat patients with kidney failure or a disease that causes protein to leak into their urine. Enalapril can be given alone but is typically used in conjunction with other medications to treat congestive heart failure, especially when caused by degenerative mitral valve disease and dilated cardiomyopathy in dogs. What is Enalapril?Įnalapril is a medication that is commonly used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and congestive heart failure in small animals. This content shouldn’t take the place of advice by your vet. PetMD’s medications content was written and reviewed by veterinary professionals to answer your most common questions about how medications function, their side effects, and what species they are prescribed for.
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