Question 1

What is Enalapril used for?

Accepted Answer

Enalapril is indicated for: Congestive heart failure, Heart failure, proteinuria.

Question 2

What routes can Enalapril be administered by?

Accepted Answer

Available routes: PO.

Question 3

Which species have cited Enalapril dosing data?

Accepted Answer

Enalapril dosing in the ExoticRx formulary covers 2 species: Cat (Domestic), Dog (Domestic).

Question 4

Is Enalapril a controlled substance?

Accepted Answer

Enalapril is not federally scheduled as a controlled substance, but is veterinary prescription only in most jurisdictions.

Question 5

What are the warnings or contraindications for Enalapril?

Accepted Answer

Monitor renal function (BUN/creatinine) and electrolytes. Hypotension with concurrent diuretics. Primarily renal elimination (prefer benazepril in renal disease). CONTRAINDICATED in pregnancy.

Question 6

What are the side effects of Enalapril?

Accepted Answer

Monitor renal function (BUN/creatinine) and electrolytes. Hypotension with concurrent diuretics. Primarily renal elimination (prefer benazepril in renal disease). CONTRAINDICATED in pregnancy.

Question 7

How does Enalapril work?

Accepted Answer

Prodrug converted to enalaprilat, which inhibits ACE. Reduces angiotensin II, decreases aldosterone, reduces preload and afterload.

Species	Route	Dose	Frequency	Evidence	Source
Dog (Domestic)	PO	0.5 mg/kg	q12-24h	Strong	Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed
Cat (Domestic)	PO	0.25–0.5 mg/kg	q12-24h	Moderate	Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed

Enalapril

Drug Class

Routes

Indications

Mechanism of Action

Side effects & warnings

Species with Enalapril dosing data (2 dose rules)

Evidence levels across 2 dose rules

Backed by a published primary source

Sample dosing (2 of 2 cited rules)

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