Do not use Vasotec if you are pregnant. If you become pregnant, stop taking this medicine and tell your doctor right away.
You should not use Vasotec if you have ever had angioedema. Do not take Vasotec within 36 hours before or after taking medicine that contains sacubitril (such as Entresto).
If you have diabetes, do not use enalapril together with any medication that contains aliskiren (a blood pressure medicine).
Vasotec can affect your heart or your electrolyte levels. Call your doctor if you have chest pain, pounding heartbeats or fluttering in your chest, a slow heart rate or weak pulse, a tingly feeling, muscle weakness, or muscle tightness or contraction.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use Vasotec if you are allergic to enalapril:
you have hereditary angioedema;
you recently took a heart medicine called sacubitril; or
you have ever had a severe allergic reaction to any ACE inhibitor (benazepril, captopril, fosinopril, lisinopril, moexipril, perindopril, quinapril, ramipril, or trandolapril).
Do not take Vasotec within 36 hours before or after taking medicine that contains sacubitril (such as Entresto).
If you have diabetes, do not use enalapril together with any medication that contains aliskiren (a blood pressure medicine).
You may also need to avoid taking enalapril with aliskiren if you have kidney disease.
To make sure this medicine is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:
kidney disease (or if you are on dialysis);
liver disease; or
an electrolyte imbalance (such as high levels of potassium in your blood).
Do not use if you are pregnant. If you become pregnant, stop taking this medicine and tell your doctor right away. Enalapril can cause injury or death to the unborn baby if you take the medicine during your second or third trimester.
You should not breast-feed while you are using Vasotec.
Enalapril is not approved for use by anyone younger than 1 month old.
How should I take Vasotec?
Take Vasotec exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose.
Your blood pressure will need to be checked often. Your kidney or liver function may also need to be tested.
Call your doctor if you have ongoing vomiting or diarrhea, or if you are sweating more than usual. You can easily become dehydrated while taking Vasotec. This can lead to very low blood pressure, electrolyte disorders, or kidney failure.
If you need surgery, tell the surgeon ahead of time that you are using enalapril.
If you are being treated for high blood pressure, keep using this medicine even if you feel well. High blood pressure often has no symptoms. You may need to use blood pressure medicine for the rest of your life.
Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Keep the bottle tightly closed when not in use.
