Brand Names:
Epaned, Vasotec, Amprace, Acetec, Dilvas, Drepatil


Drug Type: Aceinhibitor, Diuretic, Antihypertensive

Enalapril

Enalapril is an angiotensin conversion enzyme (ACE) inhibitor used to treat cardiovascular problems in poultry. It is often given in combination with diuretics.

Note: Monitor uric acid levels. Don't give to birds with concurrent renal disease.

Disclaimer: Use at your own risk. We assume no responsibility for the use of the drug, dosages given and for any misstatement, error, negligent, or otherwise.
  • For heart failure or hypertension - 1.25 mg/kg PO q8-12h (J Mayer 2013)
  • Dilated cardiomyopathy - 0.25-0.5 mg/kg PO q24-48h (B Speer 2016)

available in oral tablets (2.5 mg, 5 mg, 10 mg, and 20 mg) or as a powder for oral solution (1 mg/mL).
  • Increased PCV
  • Increased risk of dehydration
  • Weakness
  • Loss of appetite
  • Increased thirst
  • Acetazolamide: The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Enalapril is combined with Acetazolamide.
  • Acetylsalicylic acid: The serum concentration of Acetylsalicylic acid can be increased when it is combined with Enalapril.
  • Allopurinol: The risk of a hypersensitivity reaction to Allopurinol is increased when it is combined with Enalapril.
  • Carprofen:The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Enalapril is combined with Carprofen.
  • Chloroquine:The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Enalapril is combined with Chloroquine.
  • Chlorothiazide:The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Enalapril is combined with Chlorothiazide.
  • Curcumin:The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Enalapril is combined with Curcumin.
  • Clotrimazole: The metabolism of Enalapril can be decreased when combined with Clotrimazole.
  • Dexamethasone:The serum concentration of Enalapril can be decreased when it is combined with Dexamethasone.
  • Diclofenac:The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Enalapril is combined with Diclofenac.
  • Doxycycline: The metabolism of Enalapril can be decreased when combined with Doxycycline.
  • Furosemide:The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Enalapril is combined with Furosemide.
  • Ivermectin:The serum concentration of Ivermectin can be increased when it is combined with Enalapril.
  • Ketoprofen:The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Enalapril is combined with Ketoprofen.
  • Ketoconazole:The metabolism of Enalapril can be decreased when combined with Ketoconazole.
  • Meloxicam:The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Enalapril is combined with Meloxicam.
  • Methylprednisolone: The serum concentration of Methylprednisolone can be increased when it is combined with Enalapril.

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