What is Enalapril?
Enalapril an oral medication that helps to manage the symptoms associated with heart failure (mild, moderate, and severe), hypertension (high blood pressure), and some other heart conditions.
What are the benefits of Enalapril?
Helps to relieve clinical symptoms of heart failure and hypertension.
Can help to treat other cardiac diseases such as cardiomyopathy.
Assists in the management of kidney (renal) failure.
Can see improvement in your pet in as early as 2 weeks.
How is this medication given?
Give Enalapril exactly as directed by your veterinarian. Your pets dosage is generally based on his/her body weight.
This medication is given by mouth and can be given with or without food. Never stop giving Enalapril suddenly unless your veterinarian instructs you to. Always speak to your veterinarian if you have questions about how to give this medication.
How does this medication work?
Enalapril is classified as an ACE inhibitor. This type of medication blocks the enzyme constricts blood vessels in the body. As a result of this medication, blood vessels dilate and relax which lowers blood pressure and increases blood and oxygen delivery to the heart.
What results can I expect?
Enalapril does not cure heart and kidney disease but it does relieve related symptoms which improves your pet's quality of life.
Results may not be immediate and it can take several weeks to see improvement.
