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ACE Inhibitors

  1. ACE Inhibitors - Angiotensin Converting Enzymes

    Primarily used to Tx HTN

    Generic: captopril  - Trade?
    Generic: captopril

    Trade: Capoten
  2. ACE Inhibitors - Angiotensin Converting Enzymes

    Primarily used to Tx HTN

    Generic: enalipril  -  Trade?
    Generic: enalipril

    Trade: Vasotec
  3. ACE Inhibitors - Angiotensin Converting Enzymes

    Primarily used to Tx HTN

    Generic: lisinopril  -  Trade?
    Generic: lisinopril

    Trade: Prinivil, Zestril
  4. ACE Inhibitors - Angiotensin Converting Enzymes

    Primarily used to Tx HTN

    Generic: quinapril  -  Trade?
    Generic: quinapril 

    Trade:  Accupril
  5. ACE Inhibitors  -  Angiotensin Converting Enzymes

    Primarily used to Tx HTN

    MOA
    Inhibit the formation of angiotensin II, a vasoconstrictor, and blocks the release of aldosterone

    aldosterone = "sodium saver"

    Blocking aldosterone, sodium is released with water, potassium is retained
  6. ACE Inhibitors - Angiotensin Converting Enzymes

    Primarily used to Tx HTN

    effects
    little change of CO or heart rate

    decreases peripheral resistance
  7. ACE Inhibitors - Angiotensin Converting Enzymes

    Primarily used to Tx HTN

    SE
    Constant, irritated cough     N/V/D     HA     dizziness     fatigue     insomnia     hyperkalemia     tachycardia

    possibly hypotension when used with diuretics
  8. ACE Inhibitors - Angiotensin Converting Enzymes

    Primarily used to Tx HTN

    Contraindications
    OB    

    potassium sparing diuretics    

    salt substitutes with potassium
Author
CharlieSCC
ID
184730
Card Set
ACE Inhibitors
Description
Ace inhibitors, names, SE, MOA, Contraindication
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