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Enalapril

Enalapril is an ACE inhibitor for high blood pressure and heart failure.

Clinical information

Common uses

  • high blood pressure (hypertension)
  • heart failure

Common side effects

  • dizziness, especially standing up quickly
  • a dry cough
  • headaches
  • blurred vision
  • taste changes, nausea or diarrhoea

Cautions

  • may not suit kidney or liver problems
  • angioedema (swelling of lips, tongue, face) is a serious risk
  • dehydration risk if vomiting, diarrhoea or fever
  • limit alcohol — low blood pressure risk

Interactions

  • diuretics such as furosemide
  • painkillers such as ibuprofen and aspirin
  • lithium
  • tricyclic antidepressants such as amitriptyline
  • antivirals such as aciclovir
  • antibiotics such as cefalexin

Pregnancy: not usually used — can affect how the baby develops

Reference information, not medical advice — always follow your doctor or pharmacist. Source: NHS Medicines A–Z, nhs.uk/medicines/enalapril (accessed 2026-08-16)

Approved brands & formulations4

Brand nameDosage formStrengthImporterCategory
Emlapril 5Tablet5 mgauthorized medicine importersPOM
EnalaprilParenteral ( Injection )1.25/ml—POM
EnalaprilTablet2.5 mg—POM
ENCARDIL 5Tablet ( Uncoated Tablet )5mgADK Pharmaceutical Company Pvt. Ltd. and State Trading Organization PlcPOM
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