Enalapril/hydrochlorothiazide
Enalapril/hydrochlorothiazide, sold under the brand name Vaseretic among others, is a fixed-dose combination medication used for the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure).[2] It contains enalapril, an angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor, and hydrochlorothiazide a diuretic.[2] It is taken by mouth.[2]
| Combination of | |
|---|---|
| Enalapril | ACE inhibitor |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | Thiazide diuretic |
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| Trade names | Vaseretic, others |
| AHFS/Drugs.com | Monograph |
| MedlinePlus | a601047 |
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| Routes of administration | By mouth |
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The most frequent side effects include dizziness, headache, fatigue, and cough.[2]
History
Enalapril/hydrochlorothiazide was approved for medical use in the United States in October 1986.[2][3]
References
- "Enalapril / hydrochlorothiazide (Vaseretic) Use During Pregnancy". Drugs.com. 29 May 2019. Retrieved 26 April 2020.
- "Vaseretic- enalapril maleate and hydrochlorothiazide tablet". DailyMed. Retrieved 7 February 2022.
- "Vaseretic: FDA-Approved Drugs". U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Retrieved 26 April 2020.
Further reading
- Frishman WH, Goldberger J, Sherman D (December 1987). "Enalapril, hydrochlorothiazide, and combination therapy in patients with moderate hypertension". J Clin Hypertens. 3 (4): 520–7. PMID 2839628.
External links
- "Enalapril". Drug Information Portal. U.S. National Library of Medicine.
- "Hydrochlorothiazide". Drug Information Portal. U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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