Enalapril Maleate Oral Solution

1 INDICATIONS & USAGE Enalapril maleate is an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor indicated for: treatment of hypertension in adults and children older than one month, to lower blood pressure. Lowering blood pressure reduces the risk of fatal and nonfatal cardiovascular events, primarily strokes and myocardial infarctions. ( 1.1 ) treatment of symptomatic heart failure. ( 1.2 ) treatment of asymptomatic left ventricular dysfunction, to decrease the rate of development of overt heart failure and reduce hospitalization for heart failure. ( 1.3 ) 1.1 Hypertension Enalapril maleate is indicated for the treatment of hypertension, to lower blood pressure in adults and children older than one month [see Pediatric Use ( 8.4) and Clinical Studies ( 14 )].

6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following adverse reactions are described elsewhere: Angioedema [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )] Hypotension [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 )] Hepatic failure [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.4 )] Renal impairment [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.5 )] Hyperkalemia [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.6 )] The most common adverse reaction for patients treated for hypertension (≥3%) was fatigue. ( 6.1 ) The most common adverse reactions for patients treated for heart failure (greater than 6%) were hypotension and dizziness. (6.1) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Ascend Laboratories, LLC at 1-877-ASC-RX01 (877-272-7901) or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch .

8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary Enalapril maleate can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. Use of drugs that act on the renin-angiotensin system during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy reduces fetal renal function and increases fetal and neonatal morbidity and death. Most epidemiologic studies examining fetal abnormalities after exposure to antihypertensive use in the first trimester have not distinguished drugs affecting the renin-angiotensin system from other antihypertensive agents. When pregnancy is detected, discontinue enalapril maleate as soon as possible.

WARNING: FETAL TOXICITY When pregnancy is detected, discontinue enalapril maleate as soon as possible. [See Warnings and Precautions (5.1)] Drugs that act directly on the renin-angiotensin system can cause injury and death to the developing fetus. [See Warnings and Precautions (5.1)] WARNING: FETAL TOXICITY See full prescribing information for complete boxed warning. When pregnancy is detected, discontinue Enalapril maleate as soon as possible. 5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Angioedema and Anaphylactoid Reactions. (5.2) Impaired Renal Function: Assess renal function. (5.5) Hyperkalemia. (5.6) 5.1 Fetal Toxicity Use of drugs that act on the renin-angiotensin system during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy reduces fetal renal function and increases fetal and neonatal morbidity and death. Resulting oligohydramnios can be associated with fetal lung hypoplasia and skeletal deformations. Potential neonatal adverse effects include skull hypoplasia, anuria, hypotension, renal failure, and death. When pregnancy is detected, discontinue Enalapril maleate as soon as possible [see Use in Specific Populations ( 8.1 )] . 4 CONTRAINDICATIONS Enalapril maleate is contraindicated in patients with: a history of angioedema or hypersensitivity related to previous treatment with an angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)] hereditary or idiopathic angioedema.