Definition of "enalapril" [enalapril]

• An angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor used in the treatment of hypertension and some types of chronic heart failure. (noun)

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• "In that case, newer and more expensive drugs called ACE inhibitors, such as enalapril (Vasotec and generic) and lisinopril (Prinivil and generic), offer special benefits, since they not only lower blood pressure but protect the kidneys from diabetes-related damage."
• "The one exception: Combining a potassium-retaining diuretic and an ACE inhibitor, such as benazepril (generic, Lotensin), captopril (generic, Capoten), or enalapril (generic, Vasotec), can cause worrisome potassium accumulation even in people with healthy kidneys."
• "And, of course, his mom is always there to check Gage's blood pressure regularly with a home monitor, and to make sure the second-grader doesn't skip a dose of his once-a-day enalapril."