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Renin inhibitors
ch 20 antihypertensive agents for cardiovascular system - pharm tech
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Direct Renin Inhibitors | inhibits renin which results in reduced aldosterone secretion, less water retention, and less vasoconstriction which leads to a decrease in blood pressure |
| Tekturna | aliskiren |
| Tekturna / aliskiren | not common in US; often used with other blood pressure meds like amlodipine and HCTZ |