Vasotec
Vasotec is enalapril in 2.5mg, 5mg and 10mg tablets for hypertension and heart failure, an ACE inhibitor that lowers angiotensin II.
- Category
- Heart & Blood Pressure
- Active ingredient
- Enalapril
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 2.5 · 5 · 10mg
You will receive a quality branded generic or generic, depending on stock.
No prescription needed: we place your order for Vasotec on your behalf.
- Conditions
- Hypertension · Heart Failure
- Alternative names
- Innovace
- Therapeutic class
- ACE Inhibitor
- Pharmacological class
- ACE Inhibitor
- Contraindications
- history of angioedema
- Precautions and warnings
- monitor renal function; may cause hypotension
- Minor side effects
- dry cough; dizziness
- Moderate side effects
- headache; fatigue
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Manufacturer
- Merck Sharp & Dohme
- Onset time
- 1 hour
- Duration
- 12–24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store in cool, dry conditions.
- Drug interactions
- diuretics; lithium
Serious side effects
angioedema, requires immediate medical attention; neutropenia, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Vasotec is enalapril in 2.5mg, 5mg and 10mg tablets for hypertension and heart failure, an ACE inhibitor that lowers angiotensin II.
Mechanism of action
An ACE inhibitor that lowers blood pressure by reducing levels of angiotensin II, a hormone that causes blood vessels to narrow. This allows veins and arteries to relax and widen.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Do not use during pregnancy. Breastfeeding: Confirm breastfeeding suitability with a qualified clinician or pharmacist before use.
Vasotec contains enalapril, a medicine for hypertension and heart failure. The same active ingredient is also sold as Innovace. It is supplied as a tablet in strengths of 2.5mg, 5mg, and 10mg.
Buying Vasotec online
For expats and people living away from their home pharmacy, generic enalapril offers a far more affordable alternative to the original brand.
What exactly is supplied when I order Vasotec?
A branded generic or generic containing enalapril, at the strength you choose. Yasabai lists the medicine as Vasotec; the exact brand and manufacturer depend on stock. It is an ACE inhibitor, used for hypertension.
What is the price of Vasotec?
The price varies with strength and pack size. Vasotec comes in 2.5, 5 and 10mg strengths, in packs of 30 to 360 tablets, and the price per tablet for every option is shown above, in US dollars or the currency you choose. Larger packs cost less per tablet. Paying with Bitcoin or Ethereum gives you an extra 10% off.
Is Vasotec sold under other names?
Other brands of enalapril include Innovace.
What is Vasotec used for?
Vasotec contains enalapril, used for hypertension and heart failure. Enalapril is an ACE inhibitor that lowers blood pressure by reducing levels of angiotensin II, a hormone that causes blood vessels to narrow.
When does Vasotec start working?
Enalapril usually starts to work within 1 hour, and its effect lasts about 12 to 24 hours. It varies from person to person.
What side effects can Vasotec cause?
The common side effects of enalapril are dry cough and dizziness. Less common ones include headache and fatigue. Serious but less common side effects include angioedema and neutropenia, which need urgent medical attention.
Can I take Vasotec with other medicines?
Enalapril can interact with diuretics and lithium. Tell your doctor or pharmacist about every medicine you take before you start Vasotec.
Do I need a prescription to buy Vasotec in Thailand?
No. In Thailand enalapril is sold by pharmacists without a prescription, and Yasabai does not ask for one either. We are an online store, not a dispensing pharmacy; we arrange your order and delivery on your behalf.
Ordering without a prescription →Do you deliver Vasotec to Thailand?
Yes. Our pharmacy partners ship from India to Thailand and across Asia in discreet packaging. Standard Airmail takes up to 3 weeks; Express Tracked Courier takes up to 1 week.
How ordering works →What you will receive
Vasotec is the name this medicine is listed under. What you receive is a branded generic or generic with the same active ingredient (Enalapril) at the same dose.
- We supply branded generics and generics only, mostly recognised Indian branded generics from vetted manufacturers, not originator brand packs.
- The exact brand and manufacturer depend on what is in stock at the dispatching warehouse.