In which of the following patients would enalapril be the best first line agent for high blood pressure control?
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.
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
Hematology and CVS