enalapril

enalapril

 [e-nal´ah-pril]

an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor, used as enalapril maleate in the treatment of hypertension, congestive heart failure, and asymptomatic left ventricular dysfunction.

enalapril

/enal·a·pril/ (ĕ-nal´ah-pril) an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor used as the maleate salt in the treatment of hypertension, congestive heart failure, and asymptomatic left ventricular dysfunction.

enalapril

(ĭ-năl′ə-prĭl)

n.

An ACE inhibitor drug, C₂₀H₂₈N₂O₅, used in its maleate form to treat hypertension.

enalapril

An ANGIOTENSIN CONVERTING ENZYME (ACE) INHIBITOR drug with useful action over 24 hours. A brand name is Innovace. It is also formulated in conjunction with the diuretic drug hydrochlorothiazide as Innozide.

enalapril

an angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor, used as the maleate in the management of heart failure by reducing systemic blood pressure and producing diuresis.