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Antihypertensive
ACE inhibitors
| Brand | Generic | Action | Uses |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lotensin | benazepril | Selectively suppresses reninangiotensinaldosterone system; inhibits ACE, preventing conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II | HTN |
| Monopril | fosinopril | system; inhibits ACE; prevents conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II; results in dilatation of arterial, venous vessels | HTN |
| Accupril | quinapril | Selectively suppresses reninangiotensin aldosterone system; inhibits ACE, prevents conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II; results in dilatation of arterial, venous vessels. | HTN |
| Altase | ramipiril | Selectively suppresses reninangiotensinaldosterone system; inhibits ACE; prevents conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II; results in dilatation of arterial, venous vessels. | HTN, CHF (after MI) |
| ACE Inhibitor | angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor | a protease inhibitor found in serum that promotes vasodilation by blocking the formation of angiotensin II and slowing the degradation of bradykinin & other kinins. It decreases Na retention, H2O retention, b/p, & heart size & increases cardiac output. | |
| Vasotec | enalapril | Selectively suppresses reninangiotensin aldosterone system; inhibits ACE; prevents conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II, resulting in dilatation of arterial and venous vessels | HTN, CHF, left ventricular dysrhythmias |
| Zestril | lisinopril | Selectively suppresses reninangiotensinaldosterone system; inhibits ACE; prevents conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II. | HTN |