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Enalapril (Vasotec) Nursing Considerations MedMaster by NURSING.com
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Download the cheat: https://bit.ly/50-meds View the lesson: https://bit.ly/EnalaprilVasotecNursingConsiderations Generic Name Enalapril
Trade Name Vasotec
Indication hypertension, management of CHF
Action Block conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II, increases renin levels and
decreases aldosterone leading to vasodilation
Therapeutic Class Antihypertensives
Pharmacologic Class ACE Inhibitor
Nursing Considerations • May cause hypersensitivity (allergic) reactions and angioedema (swelling of face, lips, tongue, throat)
• Can cause neutropenia – check WBCs regularly
• Use cautiously with potassium supplements and potassium sparing diuretics.
• Use cautiously with diuretic therapy
• Administer 1 hour before meals
• Monitor blood pressure often
• Monitor weight and fluid status
• Monitor renal profile
• Monitor CBC frequently
• Dry cough
Download the cheat: https://bit.ly/50-meds View the lesson: https://bit.ly/EnalaprilVasotecNursingConsiderations Generic Name Enalapril
Trade Name Vasotec
Indication hypertension, management of CHF
Action Block conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II, increases renin levels and
decreases aldosterone leading to vasodilation
Therapeutic Class Antihypertensives
Pharmacologic Class ACE Inhibitor
Nursing Considerations • May cause hypersensitivity (allergic) reactions and angioedema (swelling of face, lips, tongue, throat)
• Can cause neutropenia – check WBCs regularly
• Use cautiously with potassium supplements and potassium sparing diuretics.
• Use cautiously with diuretic therapy
• Administer 1 hour before meals
• Monitor blood pressure often
• Monitor weight and fluid status
• Monitor renal profile
• Monitor CBC frequently
• Dry cough
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