Dosing & Administration
Adult Dose
5-40 mg PO daily. IV (Enalaprilat): 1.25 mg every 6 hours.
Pediatric Dose
0.08 mg/kg PO daily.
Renal Adjustment
Decrease dose in renal impairment.
Hepatic Adjustment
No adjustment necessary.
Safety & Special Populations
Pregnancy Category
D - Contraindicated.
Lactation Safety
Compatible.
Contraindications & Adverse Effects
Contraindications
- History of angioedema
- Bilateral renal artery stenosis
- Pregnancy
Common Adverse Effects
- Dry cough
- Hyperkalemia
- Angioedema