an antihypertensive drug that blocks the formation of angiotensin II in the kidney, leading to relaxation of the arteries; promotes the excretion of salt and water by inhibiting the activity of the angiotensin converting enzyme; also used to treat congestive heart failure
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ace inhibitor::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor |
| Type of | antihypertensive, antihypertensive drug |
| Has types | captopril, enalapril, lisinopril, mavik, prinival, ramipril, trandolapril, vasotec, altace, zestril, capoten |
Examples of ace inhibitor
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Some people, however, can continue to lose potassium while on an ACE inhibitor.
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Both pills contained the ACE inhibitor benazepril, known by the brand name Lotensin.
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An ACE inhibitor, for example, is nearly always included in a heart-failure program.
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Tarka combines the ACE inhibitor trandolapril with verapamil hydrochloride.
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This refractory cough is a common cause for stopping ACE inhibitor therapy.
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The first nonsulfhydryl-containing ACE inhibitor, enalapril, was marketed two years later.
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Such a reduction has been clearly demonstrated for an ACE inhibitor.
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In fact, captopril generates more complaints about changes in taste than any other ACE inhibitor.
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Ramipril is an angiotensin converting enzyme or ACE inhibitor.
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