Can lisinopril replace enalapril for my dog? Is human enalapril same?

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can lasinopril replace elanapril ....? or what human drug is the same as elanipril?? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 9 years and 4 months old | 15 lbs

Lauren Kennedy, DVM · Accepted Answer

Enalapril is the generic form of this medication and it is the same as the enalapril used in humans. Lasinopril is a similar drug, is in the same class, and has a similar mode of action. Ofterntimes it is doctor preference which one is prescribed but occasionally there are reasons to choose one over the other. Enalapril is more commonly used in veterinary medicine. So yes, you could potentially switch to lasinopril but I would definitely speak with the prescribing veterinarian first to make sure there are no specific reasons to avoid it. I hope this helps. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Best of luck.

Can lisinopril replace enalapril for my dog? Is human enalapril same?

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