Typical dosage for Enalaprilat
- Adults who aren't taking a diuretic (water pill): The typical dose is 1.25 mg injected into the veins (IV) over a 5-minute period every 6 hours.
- Adults who are taking a diuretic (water pill): The typical starting dose is 0.625 mg IV over a 5-minute period. Another 0.625 mg dose can be given if blood pressure doesn't improve 1 hour after the first dose. Then, Enalaprilat can be given at a dose of 1.25 mg every 6 hours.
Your dose might be different if you have kidney problems or if you're at risk for severely low blood pressure (e.g., heart failure, dialysis, dehydration).
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