Enalapril for Dogs & Cats

Dog and Cat High Blood Pressure Medication

Enalapril is a prescription medication used to treat heart failure and high blood pressure in cats and dogs. It also prevents pulmonary edema and increases the amount of oxygen and blood in the heart by relaxing blood vessels. Enalapril enables animals with heart disease to exercise and improves quality of life.

Benefits of Enalapril:

• Treats mild, moderate, and severe heart failure
• Helps lower high blood pressure in cats and dogs
• Prevents fluids from accumulating in the lungs
• Improves exercise tolerance
• Prolongs life
• Once-daily dosing for easy administration

Read all product inserts carefully and follow precautionary warnings. Use only as directed by your veterinarian.

Do not give this medication to any animal without a prescription. Do not allow children to handle or administer this medication.

This medication is usually given along with digoxin and furosemide.

Directions:

1. Give dogs 0.25 mg per pound of body weight, once per day. If your dog's prescribed dosage differs from this amount, follow the dosage instructions provided by your veterinarian.
2. Give cats 0.1 to 0.25 mg per pound, once per day. If your cat's prescribed dosage differs from this amount, follow the dosage instructions provided by your veterinarian.
3. Give with or without food.
4. Give your pet plenty of water to drink while using this medication. Dehydration can trigger low blood pressure, electrolyte disorders, and/or kidney failure.

Frequency of Use:

Do not use for longer periods, at higher doses, or more often than prescribed by your veterinarian. Do not abruptly stop administering this medication.

Storage:

Store Enalapril at room temperature, away from heat and moisture. Keep away from children and pets.

It is a violation of Federal Law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling.

Enalapril is an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. This medication treats heart disease by blocking a specific enzyme that is necessary for the production of a substance that tightens blood vessels. Use of this medication causes blood vessels to relax, thereby lowering blood pressure, improving blood and oxygen supply to the heart, and relieving strain on the heart.

Enalapril is available only by prescription.

Enalapril (generic to Enacard)

Active ingredient: Enalapril Maleate

Warnings:

Keep this product out of reach of children and animals. Do not use or store in or near open flame or heat.

Enalapril is intended for use in cats and dogs only. Do not give to horses or any other animals. Do not use Enalapril in humans.

CAUTION: Enalapril has been known to cause birth defects. Do not give this medication to any pregnant animals. Do not use in breeding or lactating animals.

Do not give your cat or dog supplements containing potassium while using this medication unless specifically instructed to do so by your veterinarian. Tell your veterinarian if your animal is taking aspirin, an NSAID, or a diuretic.

Tell your veterinarian if your animal has heart disease, kidney disease, liver disease, lupus, diabetes, or rheumatoid arthritis before giving this medication. Also, let your veterinarian know if your pet has experienced an allergic reaction to any ACE inhibitor, such as benazopril, captopril, or lisinopril.

Seek emergency veterinary attention for dizziness or fainting, as these may be signs of overdose.

Discontinue use immediately and seek emergency care if any of the following side effects occur: fever, bruising, bleeding, chills, rapid weight gain, swelling, trouble breathing, or hives.

Consult your veterinarian but do not stop treatment if any of the following side effects occur: dry mouth, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, reduced appetite, drowsiness, cough, sleep difficulties, mild itching, rash, or mild dizziness.