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VASOTEC

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Vasotec

Pronounced: VAZ-oh-tek

Generic name: Enalapril maleate

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Vasotec is a high blood pressure medication known as an ACE inhibitor. It works by preventing a chemical in your blood called angiotensin I from converting into a more potent form that increases salt and water retention in your body. It is effective when used alone or in combination with other medications especially thiazide-type diuretics. It is also used in the treatment of congestive heart failure usually in combination with diuretics and digitalis and is prescribed as a preventive measure in certain conditions that could lead to heart failure.

ADULTS

High Blood Pressure

The usual starting dose for people not using diuretics is 5 milligrams taken once a day. The usual dose is 10 to 40 milligrams per day taken as a single dose or divided into 2 smaller doses.

If you are taking a diuretic your physician may ask you to stop for 2 to 3 days before using Vasotec. Otherwise he or she may give an initial dose of 2.5 milligrams of Vasotec under medical supervision before any further medication is prescribed.

If you have a kidney disorder your dosage will be adjusted according to its severity.

To Treat Heart Failure

This medication can be used in conjunction with digitalis and diuretics in people with heart disease. The usual starting dose is 2.5 milligrams twice a day.

The usual regular dose is 2.5 to 20 milligrams each day taken in 2 separate doses. The maximum daily dose is 40 milligrams in 2 separate doses.

To Prevent Heart Failure

The usual starting dose is 2.5 milligrams twice a day to be gradually increased to 20 milligrams a day divided into smaller doses.

CHILDREN

Vasotec can be prescribed for high blood pressure in children 1 month to 16 years old. Dosage is determined by weight. The usual starting dose is 0.08 milligrams per 2.2 pounds of body weight (up to 5 milligrams) once a day. Doses above 40 milligrams have not been tested in children.

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