In which of the following patients would enalapril be the best first line agent for high blood pressure control?
High-Yield Explanation
Enalapril ACE inhibitor. Lowers the risk of Diabetic nephropathy Prodrug which is conveed to Enalaprilat, its active form. This active form is also available as a intravenous formulation. It is given when oral drug is contraindicated. It is also used in hypeensive urgencies ACE inhibitors are contra-indicated in: Bilateral renal aery stenosis Pregnancy Hyperkalemia.