Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Enalapril
Chemical Class
Phenylpropyl Amino acid
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also cl...
ATC Code
C09AA02
Status
Essential Medicine
What is Enace?
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
You should not use enalapril if you are allergic to it or to any other ACE (angiotensin converting enzyme) inhibitor such as benazepril , captopril , fosinopril , trandolapril , lisinopril , moexipril , perindopril , quinapril , or ramipril
Do not use enalapril within 36 hours before or after taking medicine that contains sacubitril (such as Entresto )
Do not use enalapril if you have a history of angioedema (severe allergic reaction)
If you have diabetes, do not use enalapril together with any medication that contains aliskiren (a blood pressure medicine)
To make sure this medicine is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had: heart disease , heart problems such as a recent heart attack
Important Warnings
Do not use enalapril if you are pregnant
If you become pregnant, stop taking this medicine and tell your doctor right away
Tell your doctor about all your other medicines
Some drugs should not be used with enalapril
If you have diabetes, do not use enalapril together with any medication that contains aliskiren (such as Tekturna or Tekamlo)
You should not use enalapril if you have ever had angioedema
Do not take this medicine within 36 hours before or after taking any medicine that contains sacubatril (such as Entresto)
Enalapril can affect your heart or your electrolyte levels
Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction to enalapril: hivessevere stomach paindifficulty breathingswelling of your facelipstongueor throat. Enalapril may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor at once if you have: a light-headed feelinglike you might pass outhigh blood potassium - nauseaweaknesstingly feelingchest painirregular heartbeatsloss of movementlow white blood cell counts - fever
Drug Interactions
Enalapril can harm your kidneys
especially if you also use certain medicines for infections
cancer
osteoporosis . Tell your doctor about all your other medicines
especially: a diuretic or "water pill" that may increase blood potassium such as spironolactone
triamterene
amiloride
NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) - aspirin
Storage
Tab, Inj Store at room temperature, Below 30°C.
Price Intelligence
Rs 77.94
DRAP approved maximum price · per pack of 20 · approved 23 Jul, 2026
No retail price observed for this pack. Retailers may not exceed the approved maximum.
Prices across sources
DRAPper pack of 20Rs 77.94
Should you consider an alternative?
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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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