Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Enalapril
Drug Class
Ace Inhibitor
Chemical Class
Phenylpropyl Amino acid
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also cl...
ATC Code
C09AA02
Status
Essential Medicine
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Uses
Enalapril oral is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat high blood pressure in adults and children at least 1 mont...
How It Works
Chemical Class
Phenylpropyl Amino acid
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Antihypertensive Agents pharmacological group
It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Phenylpropyl Amino acid. It belongs to Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor-ACEI pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Antihypertensive Agents pharmacological group. The Molecular Weight of Enalapril (Maleate) is 492.50. Its pKa is 3.0, 5.4.
How to Take It
1
Adult · PO
2.5 mg — 24 hourly
Initial
2
Adult · PO
10 to 20 mg — 24 hourly
Maintenance
3
Child
80 to 50 mcg/kg — 24 hourly
Safety Alerts
Hypersensitivity to any of the ingredient
History of angioneurotic oedema while treating with ACE inhibitors
Important Warnings
Impaired renal function, hepatic function, patients undergoing surgery, diabetic patients
Side Effects
Astheniablurred visiondepressiondyspnoeaalopeciaanorexiaarrhythmiasconfusiondrowsinessdry mouthflushinghyponatraemiaileusimpotenceinsomnia
Drug Interactions
Other antihypertensives
lithium
K+ supplements or K+ sparing diuretics
tubocurarine
alcohol
barbiturates
narcotics
antidiabetic agents
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy
Contraindicated in pregnancy.
Lactation
Not recommended
Storage
Tab, Inj Store at room temperature, Below 30°C.
Price Intelligence
Rs 33.5
DVAGO observed price · as of 30 July 2026
Prices across sources
DRAPper pack of 20Rs 88.65
DVAGORs 33.5
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Enalapril, and what they are not.
These contain this ingredient plus others. They are different medicines — do not swap.
Cardace
5Mg
Rs 32Rs 3.2/unit
Below approved ceilingZAFA PHARMACEUTICAL LAB
Diuza
25mg
Rs 45.3Rs 1.51/unit
Below approved ceilingZAFA PHARMACEUTICAL LAB
Zepres
5mg
Rs 48.7Rs 4.87/unit
Below approved ceilingNo DRAP alertsASIAN CONTINENTAL
Amotac
10mg
Rs 90
Below approved ceilingMass Pharma (Pvt) Ltd.
Zepres
10mg
Rs 98.4Rs 9.84/unit
Below approved ceilingNo DRAP alertsASIAN CONTINENTAL
Renitec
5Mg
Rs 105.6Rs 10.56/unit
Below approved ceilingOBS Pakistan Pvt. Ltd
Cozeal
Rs 115
Werrick Pharmaceuticals Pakistan
Cardace
10Mg
Rs 123.6Rs 6.18/unit
Below approved ceilingZAFA PHARMACEUTICAL LAB
Ordered by lowest price per unit where a pack size is known, then by price. Order is never affected by sponsorship. Not medical advice — confirm any change with your pharmacist or doctor.
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