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Enalapril/hydrochlorothiazide

Enalapril/hydrochlorothiazide, sold under the brand name Vaseretic among others, is a fixed-dose combination medication used for the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure). It contains enalapril, an angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor, and hydrochlorothiazide a diuretic. It is taken by mouth. The most frequent side effects include dizziness, headache, fatigue, and cough.

History Enalapril/hydrochlorothiazide was approved for medical use in the United States in October 1986.

References

Further reading Frishman WH, Goldberger J, Sherman D (December 1987). "Enalapril, hydrochlorothiazide, and combination therapy in patients with moderate hypertension". J Clin Hypertens. 3 (4): 520–7. PMID 2839628.

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  • ACE inhibitors
  • Cardiovascular system drug stubs
  • Combination antihypertensive drugs
  • Diuretics
  • Prodrugs