ACE-inhibitors
ACE-inhibitors
Medications
Alternate names
angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor, enalapril, captopril, lisinopril, ramipril, imidapril, benazepril, Enacard, Lotensin, Capoten, Vasotec, Prinivel, Zestril, fosinopril, moexipril, perindopril, quinapril, trandolapril
Toxicity to pets
Angiotensin-converting enzyme (“ACE”) inhibitors are common cardiac medications used in both human and veterinary medicine to treat heart disease and hypertension (high blood pressure). When accidentally ingested in poisonous amounts by pets, ACE inhibitors can result in hypotension (low blood pressure), lethargy, weakness, vomiting, and diarrhea. Pets with underlying medical problems (e.g., kidney failure, heart disease, etc.) can be more sensitive to the effects of these medications.
Common signs to watch for:
Lethargy
weakness
hypotension (low blood pressure)
tachycardia (high heart rate)
vomiting
diarrhea
Dogs
Disclaimer
The content of this page is not veterinary advice. A number of factors (amount of substance ingested, size of the animal, allergies, etc.) determine what is toxic to a particular pet. If you think your pet has eaten something potentially toxic, call Pet Poison Helpline or seek immediate veterinary treatment.
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