ACE Inhibitor
ACE Inhibitor[edit | edit source]
Any substance that inhibits angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE), an enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II. Inhibition of ACE results in a reduction in angiotensin II and angiotensin II-induced aldosterone secretion, causing vasodilation and natriuresis.
Common ACE and ARB's With Brand Names[edit | edit source]
ACE Inhibitors | Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers (ARBs) |
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benazepril (Lotensin) | candesartan (Atacand) |
captopril (Capoten) | eprosartan (Tevetan) |
enalapril (Vasotec) | irbesartan (Avapro) |
fosinopril (Monopril) | losartan (Cozaar) |
lisinopril (Prinivil, Zestril) | olmesartan (Benicar) |
perindopril (Aceon) | telmisartan (Micardis) |
quinapril (Accupril) | valsartan (Diovan) |
ramipril (Altace) | |
trandolapril (Mavik) |
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