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.

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enalapril

(ĭ-năl′ə-prĭl)

n.

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

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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.

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