Which of the following drug is not used for the treatment of hypeensive emergencies: (A) Phentolamine, (B) Fenoldopam, (C) Sod.Nitroprusside, (D) Enalapril
Answer is D. Enalaprilat is an active form/metabolite of enalapril, an ACE inhibitor. Enalaprilat is used for hypeensive emergencies due to the rapid onset of action. Enalapril isn't used as it 1st has to get activated.Ref: Katzung 10th ed, pg 145