Vasotec
· Trade Name
Vasotec
· Generic Name
Enalapril
· Drug Class
Blood pressure medication
Anti hypertensive medication
ACE Inhibitor medication
· How It Works
Medication inhibits enzyme leading to decrease in angiotensin II and lower blood pressure
· Serious Side Effects
allergic reactions
anaphylactic shock
angioedema (tissue swelling) of the head, mouth, neck
angioedema(tissue swelling) of the intestinal
bone marrow toxicity
fetal malformations if used while pregnant
kidney failure
liver toxicity
low blood pressure
pancreatitis
· Common Side Effects
cough
dizziness
fatigue
low blood pressure
joint pain
muscle pain
nausea
vomiting
Posted on April 8, 2009
