![]() Extreme caution should be taken if administering enalapril to pregnant or lactating pets.Īre there any drug interactions I should be aware of? Enalapril should be used cautiously in pets with dehydration, low sodium levels, blood abnormalities, collagen vascular disease, or pets undergoing gas anesthesia. ![]() It should be used cautiously in pets with kidney disease, liver disease, and heart failure with the dosages adjusted as needed. This short-acting medication should stop working within 24 hours, although effects can be longer in pets with liver or kidney disease.Īre there any risk factors for this medication?Įnalapril should not be used in pets that are allergic to it or that have an acute kidney injury or certain heart conditions. Serious side effects include signs of infection (fever), rash, collapse, weakness, low blood pressure, kidney dysfunction, and elevated potassium levels. In cats, lethargy and loss of appetite are most common. Never give your pet two doses at once or give extra doses.Ĭommon side effects of enalapril include loss of appetite, vomiting, diarrhea, and tiredness. Give the missed dose as soon as you remember, and then wait the recommended amount of time between doses. What if I miss giving my pet the medication? This medication should take effect within 1 to 2 hours however, effects may not be visibly noticeable and therefore laboratory tests may need to be done to evaluate this medication’s effectiveness. Do not stop this medication abruptly unless instructed by your veterinarian. While your pet is on this medication, make sure there is always plenty of clean water available. The tablets or oral liquid may be given with or without food, but if vomiting occurs after dosing on an empty stomach, give future doses with food or a treat. It may also be given in the form of an injection into the vein in the hospital setting. ![]() In these instances, follow your veterinarian’s directions and cautions very carefully as their direction may be significantly different from those on the label.Įnalapril is given by mouth in the form of a tablet or liquid. Many drugs are commonly prescribed for off label use in veterinary medicine. Its use in cats, dogs, ferrets, and birds to treat certain conditions is ‘off label’ or ‘extra label’. It is also used in the treatment of chronic kidney disease. Enalapril (brand names: Enacard®, Vasotec®, Glioten®, Lotrial®, Pres®, Renitec®, Reniten®, Xanef®, Epaned®) is an ACE inhibitor used to treat heart failure, high blood pressure, or proteinuria (protein in the urine).
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