Enalapril
Enalapril
Definition
A dicarbocyl-containing peptide and angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor with antihypertensive activity. As a prodrug, enalapril is converted by de-esterification into its active form enalaprilat. Enalaprilat competitively binds to and inhibits ACE, thereby blocking the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II. This prevents the potent vasoconstrictive actions of angiotensin II and results in vasodilation. Enalapril also decreases angiotensin II-induced aldosterone secretion by the adrenal cortex, which leads to an increase in sodium excretion and subsequently increases water outflow.
Also known as ENALAPRIL — per NCIT
Also identified as
- ATC C09AA per NCIT
- NCIT NCIT:C62027 per NCIT
Indications
| Disease | Relation | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Diabetic kidney disease | may prevent | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Bartter syndrome | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Diabetic kidney disease | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Heart failure | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Malignant hypertension | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
Organ Effects
| Organ | Side effect / interaction | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Adult mammalian kidney | may treat a disease of this organ | DERIVED · CC BY 4.0 |
| Bone element | may treat a disease of this organ | DERIVED · CC BY 4.0 |
| Cardiovascular system | may treat a disease of this organ | DERIVED · CC BY 4.0 |
| Genitourinary system | may treat a disease of this organ | DERIVED · CC BY 4.0 |
| Heart | may treat a disease of this organ | DERIVED · CC BY 4.0 |
| Musculoskeletal system | may treat a disease of this organ | DERIVED · CC BY 4.0 |
| Renal system | may treat a disease of this organ | DERIVED · CC BY 4.0 |
| Skeletal joint | may treat a disease of this organ | DERIVED · CC BY 4.0 |
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