Find information on Enalapril, Enalaprilat (Epaned, Vasotec) in Davis’s Drug Guide including dosage, side effects, interactions, nursing implications, mechanism of action, half life, administration, and more
Lisinopril has some key features that make it different from enalapril and captopril; 1) it has a long half-life, 2) it is hydrophilic, and 3) it is not broken down by the liver
PATIENT & CAREGIVER EDUCATION Enalapril This information from Lexicomp explains what you need to know about this medication, including what it’s used for, how to take it
Combination brands: Innozide® (contains enalapril with hydrochlorothiazide) Available as
It works by blocking a substance in
Take it as directed on the prescription label at the same time every day
A class of drugs is a group of medications that work
25 mg every 6 hours
Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors are medicines that help relax the veins and arteries to lower blood pressure
Enalapril's IV dosage is initially 0
PATIENT & CAREGIVER EDUCATION Enalapril and Hydrochlorothiazide This information from Lexicomp explains what you need to know about this Enalapril and
ACE inhibitors block the conversion of angiotensin I to the
Geriatric dosing should be initiated at the lower end of the adult dosing regimen
2
Interventions Implement aerobic exercise and cardiac-conditioning programs to augment drug therapy and maintain or improve cardiovascular pump function in patients with heart failure and other a
Dosages for geriatric patients: 2
Elderly: Initially, 2
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Adult 2 Quizzes 3 & 4
Antihypertensive drugs affect different areas of blood pressure control so in most cases, these agents are combined for synergistic effect
Patients should be compliant with medication therapy and take the medication at the same time each day
The nurse prepares to administer digoxin to a patient with heart failure (HF) and notes the assessment findings of temperature 99
In collaboration with the primary care provider, what other
A patient who stops taking an ACE inhibitor because of its side effects will begin taking an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) medication
5 mg intervals
The nurse understands that patients taking this type of drug for heart failure need to be monitored carefully for: a
It belongs to the group of medicines called loop diuretics (water pills)
hyperkalemia, orthostatic hypotension, headache, dizziness, and rapid fall in blood pressure may occur following the first dose which is called first dose phenomenon (ACE inhibitors Study with Quizlet and memorize flashcards containing terms like The nurse provides a teaching session for a newly diagnosed patient with primary hypertension