Definisjon av ACE inhibitor

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ACE inhibitor - 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
angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor
antihypertensive, antihypertensive drug a drug that reduces high blood pressure
capoten, captopril a drug (trade name Capoten) that blocks the formation of angiotensin in the kidneys resulting in vasodilation; used in the treatment of hypertension and congestive heart failure
enalapril, vasotec an ACE inhibitor (trade name Vasotec) that blocks the formation of angiotensin in the kidney and so results in vasodilation; administered after heart attacks
lisinopril, prinival, zestril an ACE inhibiting drug (trade names Prinival or Zestril) administered as an antihypertensive and after heart attacks
altace, ramipril an ACE inhibitor (trade name Altace) used to treat high blood pressure or in some patients who have had a heart attack
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