In which of the following patients would enalapril be the best first line agent for high blood pressure control?
A 62 year old man with renal aery stenosis
A 32 year old pregnant female
A 41 year old woman with hyperkalemia
A 56 year old diabetic woman
Enalapril ACE inhibitor. Lowers the risk of Diabetic nephropathy Prodrug which is conveed to Enalaprilat, its active form. This active form is also available as a intravenous formulation. It is given when oral drug is contraindicated. It is also used in hypeensive urgencies ACE inhibitors are contra-indicated in: Bilateral renal aery stenosis Pregnancy Hyperkalemia.
Hematology and CVS