Enalapril

Cards (5)

  • What is enalapril?
    ACE inhibitor
  • What is the pharmacology of enalapril?
    Target: ACE
    Activity: Competitive antagonist
  • MOA - enalapril
    Binds to & inhibits ACE -> stops conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II -> less angiotensin II -> less vasoconstriction & salt retention in kidneys -> less blood volume & resistance -> decrease CO & TPR -> decrease BP
  • What are the indications of enalapril?
    Essential HTN
    Heart failure
  • What are the side effects of enalapril?
    Diarrhoea
    Hypotension
    Vomiting