Alternatives to enalapril
8 same-class SPL records vs enalapril - uses, FAERS reaction fields, and OTC/Rx flags from public FDA sources.
Brand: Vasotec
How to read a high-report FAERS peer set
enalapril ranks in the upper FAERS-volume third of the corpus (#135 of 524); 8 same-class peers are listed for field comparison only. Labeled indication field for enalapril: Enalapril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Top FAERS reaction fields for enalapril total 22,585 reports across 10 reactions, set beside benazepril, fosinopril, lisinopril. Counts are exposure-weighted submissions, not per-patient risk.
About enalapril
Enalapril (Vasotec) is a medicine that lowers blood pressure and helps treat heart failure. It belongs to a class of drugs called ACE inhibitors.
Used for: Enalapril is used to treat high blood pressure. It can be used alone or with other blood pressure medicines, like water pills. Enalapril also treats symptomatic congestive heart failure, usually with other medicines. It can also help clinically stable patients with left ventricular dysfunction.
8 ACE Inhibitor peers (wide set)
benazepril
RxLotensin
Benazepril is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering your blood pressure reduces your risk of heart attack and stroke. It can be used alone or with other blood pressure medicines.
fosinopril
RxMonopril
Fosinopril is used to treat high blood pressure. It can be used alone or with a water pill (diuretic). Fosinopril also helps manage heart failure when used with other medicines.
lisinopril
RxPrinivil, Zestril
moexipril
RxUnivasc
Moexipril is used to treat high blood pressure. High blood pressure can harm your heart, brain, and kidneys. Lowering your blood pressure can help prevent heart attacks and strokes. This medicine can be used by itself or with other medicines to lower blood pressure.
perindopril
RxAceon
Perindopril treats high blood pressure (hypertension). It can be used alone or with other blood pressure medicines. Perindopril also helps lower the risk of heart-related death or heart attack in people who have stable coronary artery disease. It can be used with other treatments for coronary artery disease.
quinapril
RxAccupril
Quinapril is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering blood pressure reduces the risk of strokes and heart attacks. Quinapril can also be used to manage heart failure, along with other medicines like diuretics.
ramipril
RxAltace
Ramipril is used to treat high blood pressure. It can be used alone or with other blood pressure medicines. It is also used in patients who have signs of heart failure after a heart attack. Ramipril can lower the risk of death and hospitalization in these patients.
trandolapril
RxMavik
Trandolapril is used to treat high blood pressure. It can be used alone or with other blood pressure medicines. It is also used in people who have had a heart attack and have a weak heart (left ventricular dysfunction) or heart failure.
enalapril vs benazepril & fosinopril · FAERS reaction fields
FAERS top-reaction field "Fatigue" shows the widest count spread between enalapril and benazepril, fosinopril, lisinopril in this extract (16,969-report gap on that field). Counts are exposure-weighted submissions, not prevalence rates.
| Side Effect | enalapril | benazepril | fosinopril | lisinopril |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diarrhoea | 2,807 | 356 | 232 | 16,771 |
| Dyspnoea | 2,659 | 381 | 210 | 13,650 |
| Nausea | 2,574 | 439 | 204 | 17,996 |
| Fatigue | 2,377 | 408 | 239 | 19,346 |
| Drug Interaction | 2,336 | - | 129 | - |
| Dizziness | 2,213 | 382 | 179 | 13,194 |
| Acute Kidney Injury | 2,007 | - | 176 | 9,385 |
| Vomiting | 1,988 | 257 | 131 | 10,619 |
"-" means no reports for that reaction. Report counts reflect total FAERS submissions, not prevalence rates.
enalapril FAERS volume vs class peers
FAERS volume band
enalapril is FAERS corpus rank #135 of 524 (high volume tercile). Top-reaction field total: 22,585.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does enalapril sit in FAERS report volume vs ACE Inhibitor peers? ▼
Registry note: FAERS counts are voluntary reports and do not establish causation or risk rates. This information is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Do not stop or change your medication without talking to your doctor or pharmacist.
Field note for enalapril: see also the generic vs brand label guide when reading Vasotec SPL strings.
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