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Ace Inhibitors
Meds that end in "pril"
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What do Ace inhibitors do? | Prevent conversion of angiotensin 1 to angiotensin 2 |
| Teach patients | Take 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals. Change position slowly. |
| Adverse side effects are | Facial swelling, Angioedema, Teratogenic |
| Effects on Potassium are? | Hyperkalemia |
| Effects on heart are? | Tachycardia |
| Effects on skin are? | Pruritus |
| Major known side effect is | Persistent dry cough |