Enalapril maleate generic name?

What is the generic name for enalapril maleate?

Enalapril maleate’s generic name is simply enalapril (marketed with the specific salt form maleate).

In other words, enalapril is the active generic drug name, and maleate indicates the salt used in the formulation.

What does “maleate” mean in the drug name?

“Maleate” is the salt form attached to enalapril to help with stability and manufacturing. The medication’s therapeutic drug is still enalapril; the “maleate” part describes the chemistry of the tablet formulation.