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What is the use of the drug enalpril in pediatrics? how much the dose & side effects? thanks
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Role of enalapril is mainly as an antihypertensice agent. It can also be used as a nephroprotective agent in patients with proteinuria and nephrotic syndrome with Hepatitis B positive. The dose is 0.2mg/kg/day. Side effects are hyperkalemia, dry cough and elevated creatinine.
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