1.2. Pediatrics

Select ACE inhibitors are FDA-approved for use to manage hypertension in pediatric patients. Maximum recommended ACE inhibitor doses for pediatric patients are summarized in Table 3. Dosages exceeding these recommendations will be reviewed.

Table 3.  Pediatric Maximum Recommended Dosages for ACE inhibitors in Hypertension [1-4,6-10]

Drug	Patient Characteristics	Maximum Daily Dosage
benazepril	6 to 17 years of age	0.6 mg/kg/day up to 40 mg/day
enalapril	1 month of age to 17 years of age	0.58 mg/kg/day up to 40 mg/day
fosinopril	6 to 17 years of age (greater than 50 kg)	40 mg daily
lisinopril	6 to 17 years of age	0.6 mg/kg/day up to 40 mg/day