Vaprisol and Vasotec

• Generic Name: conivaptan
• Dosage Forms: injection, solution
• Other Brand Names: Vaprisol

Vaprisol (conivaptan) is a vasopressin antagonist that reduces the level of a hormone that regulates the balance of water and salt (sodium) in the body. High levels of this hormone can cause an imbalance that results in low sodium levels and fluid retention.

Vaprisol is used to treat hyponatremia (low sodium levels).

Vaprisol improves urine flow without causing the body to lose too much sodium as you urinate.

• Generic Name: enalapril
• Dosage Forms: tablet
• Other Brand Names: Vasotec, Epaned

Vasotec (enalapril) is an ACE inhibitor. ACE stands for angiotensin converting enzyme.

Vasotec is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) in adults and children who are at least 1 month old.

Vasotec is also used to treat congestive heart failure in adults.

Vasotec is also used to treat a disorder of the ventricles (the lower chambers of the heart that allow blood to flow out of the heart). This disorder can decrease the heart's ability to pump blood to the body.