Look up: Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitor

1. angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor
   (from the article `pharmaceutical industry`) ...activation of AT1 receptors. Thus, it was assumed that drugs that inhibit ACE would lower blood pressure. This assumption turned out to be ... ...medications are usually aimed at blocking the adverse effects of the various neurologic, hormonal, and inflammatory systems activated by heart ....
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2. Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitor
   An oral drug that is used to lower blood pressure. Pregnant women should not take the medication during any trimester due to the increased risk of fetal birth defects. Fetal effects of the medication include heart abnormalities, central nervous system complications, kidney disorders, growth retardation and other birth defects. Synonym(s): ACE In...
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3. angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor
   <pharmacology> A class of drugs used in the treatment of hypertension and heart failure. ... They exert their haemodynamic effect mainly by inhibiting the renin-angiotensin system and produce a reduction of peripheral arterial resistance. They also modulate sympathetic nervous system activity ...
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4. angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor
   angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor: see ACE inhibitor.
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5. angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor
   A drug that is used to lower blood pressure. An angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor is a type of antihypertensive agent. Also called ACE inhibitor.
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