Enalapril Maleate 10 mg Tablets — Generic For Vasotec — SOLCO

Medication Summary

Medication Summary: This section summarizes DailyMed drug label information to make the label easier to understand. It is not a substitute for the official label, pharmacist counseling, prescriber instructions, or medical advice.

Overview

Enalapril maleate tablets are a prescription medicine used to treat high blood pressure. They are also used for symptomatic congestive heart failure, usually with other medicines, and for certain patients with asymptomatic left ventricular dysfunction.

Enalapril is an ACE inhibitor. It works by affecting the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system, which helps lower blood pressure and can help the heart work more efficiently in some patients.

The label includes a boxed warning for fetal toxicity. If pregnancy is detected, enalapril maleate tablets should be discontinued as soon as possible.

The tablets contain enalapril maleate and may include inactive ingredients such as corn starch, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, pregelatinized starch, and sodium bicarbonate. The 10 mg tablets also contain red ferric oxide.

Storage Information

Storage Store at 20o to 25oC (68o to 77oF); excursions permitted to 15° to 30°C (59° to 86°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Dispense in a tight container as per USP, if product package is subdivided. Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F); excursions permitted to 15° to 30°C (59° to 86°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Dispense in tight container as per USP.

Key Counseling Points

• This medicine is prescription only.
• Take it only as directed on the prescription label.
• Tell your prescriber right away if pregnancy is detected while taking this medicine.
• Report swelling of the face, lips, tongue, eyes, or trouble breathing or swallowing right away.
• Report lightheadedness, especially when starting treatment.
• Be careful with dehydration from vomiting, diarrhea, or heavy sweating, since this may lower blood pressure too much.
• Do not use potassium-containing salt substitutes without checking with a clinician.
• Report persistent dry cough to the prescriber.
• Tell your prescriber about kidney disease, diabetes, or use of diuretics or potassium-sparing medicines.
• If you develop jaundice or marked liver enzyme elevations, the medicine should be stopped and medical follow-up is needed.

Helpful Patient Education

Enalapril maleate tablets are an ACE inhibitor used for hypertension, symptomatic congestive heart failure, and certain patients with asymptomatic left ventricular dysfunction. The label describes effects on blood pressure and heart failure outcomes, including reduced hospitalizations in some studies.

This prescription medication carries important warnings, including fetal toxicity, angioedema, hypotension, kidney-related effects, hyperkalemia, and cough. It should be used according to the prescribing information and with awareness of listed contraindications and precautions.

Medication Summary last generated: 2026-07-05 12:30:33