Cardiac Medications
Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors (ACE-inhibitors)
Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors (ACE-inhibitors)
Captopril (Capoten)
Enalapril (Vasotec) VASOTEC® Patient Information Sheet (not yet developed)
Lisinopril (Prinivil, Zestril)
Ramipril (Altace) ALTACE® Patient Information
Sheet
Quinapril (Accupril)
Fosinopril (Monopril)
Cilazapril (Inhibace)
Perindopril (Coversyl) COVERSYL®
Patient Information Sheet
Trandolapril (Mavik) MAVIK® Patient Information
Sheet
These agents are members of a special group of vasodilators known as ACE
Inhibitors. These agents block the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin
II which is an intrinsic (natural) substance that causes constriction
of blood vessels and can lead to fluid retention. In addition to their
use in the treatment of hypertension and congestive heart failure, these
agents have been shown to reduce hospitalization and improve prognosis
in patients with weakened hearts after a heart attack or from other causes.
The major side effect of ACE inhibitors is a dry non-productive cough.
Sometimes these agents can cause swelling of the throat and if this occurs,
stop the medication and contact your physician. As these medications lower
blood pressure (BP), dizziness can occur. If this happens, contact your
physician.
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