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ACE Inhibitor

Enalapril: Drug Interactions

Enalapril is an ACE inhibitor that lowers blood pressure, reduces cardiac workload, and provides kidney protection in hypertension, heart failure, and diabetic nephropathy.

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ACE inhibitors have critical interactions with drugs that raise potassium or affect renal function.

Major Interactions — Avoid or Monitor Closely

Moderate Interactions — Use With Caution

Food & Drink Interactions

Monitoring Requirements

Renal function (eGFR, creatinine) and electrolytes (potassium) within 1–2 weeks of starting or dose change; blood pressure; first-dose hypotension especially in volume-depleted patients

Conditions Treated with Enalapril

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