An ACE inhibitor (or angiotensin-converting-enzyme inhibitor) is a pharmaceutical drug used primarily for the treatment of hypertension (elevated blood pressure) and congestive heart failure (CHF). This group of drugs cause relaxation of blood vessels, as well as a decreased blood volume, which leads to lower blood pressure and decreased oxygen de...
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A drug that is used to lower blood pressure. An ACE inhibitor is a type of antihypertensive agent. Also called angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor.
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an oral medicine that lowers blood pressure; ACE stands for angiotensin (an-gee-oh-TEN-sin) converting enzyme. For people with diabetes, especially those who have protein (albumin) in the urine, it also helps slow down kidney damage.
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an oral medicine that lowers blood pressure; ACE stands for angiotensin (an-gee-oh-TEN-sin) converting enzyme. For people with
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<pharmacology> A group of antihypertensive medications that work by inhibiting an enzyme (angiotensin-converting enzyme) that is important in the regulation of blood pressure. ... Studies have also indicated that it may help prevent or slow the progression of kidney disease in patients with diabetes. ... Examples include: captopril, ramipril,...
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An oralmedicine that lowers blood pressure, ACE stands for angiotensin converting enzyme. For people with diabetes, especially those who have protein in the urine, it also helps slow kidney damage.
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Type: Term Definitions: 1. A class of drugs (angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors) that block the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II, used in the treatment of hypertension and congestive heart failure and in the prevention of microvascular complications of diabetes mellitus (DM).
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An ACE inhibitor is a type of drug used to lower blood pressure. Studies indicate that it may also help prevent or slow the progression of kidney disease in people with diabetes.
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A class of drugs used to decrease hypertension, mainly by interfering with renein cycle to insulin.
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n] - antihypertensive drug that blocks the formation of angiotensin in the kidney, leading to relaxation of the arteries
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a drug typically used to treat high blood pressure (Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme inhibitor)
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angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor noun antihypertensive drug that blocks the formation of angiotensin in the kidney, leading to relaxation of the arteries; promotes the excretion of salt and water by inhibiting the a...
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(angiotensin-converting enzyme) a type of medication used to lower blood pressure and help treat kidney problems related to diabetes.
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any of a group of vasodilator drugs used in the treatment of hypertension and heart failure.
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