Objectives: Identify the mechanism of action of ACE inhibitors. Summarize monitoring/follow-
up for patients initiated on ACE inhibitor therapy. Review the dosing parameters adjusting or …

The chemistry, pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, adverse effects, and dosages of the three
currently available angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors are reviewed. This class …

When first introduced in 1981, angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors were
indicated only for treatment of refractory hypertension. Since then, they have been shown to …

Angiotensin‐converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors are increasingly recognized as having an
important role in the treatment of hypertension and/or end‐organ disease. The sheer …

In the treatment of most medical conditions, there are many choices. A critical question for
practicing clinicians is:“Are all drugs within a class interchangeable?” In the past decade, the …

ACE inhibitors are taken by thousands of patients and have been shown to be very safe.
However, all medications have side effects, and there are some for which patients should be …

OBJECTIVE: To review current literature relating to the adverse effects of the angiotensin-
converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors. DATA SOURCES: Online drug information sources …

The pharmacology of angiotensin-converting-enzyme (ACE) inhibitors and their role in the
renin-angiotensin system (RAS) are described, and pharmacokinetic properties and …

SUMMARY ACE inhibitors have enjoyed a lengthy history of use. The first application of
ACE inhibitors was in the treatment of hypertension where they were shown to reduce blood …

ACE inhibitors have achieved widespread usage in the treatment of cardiovascular and
renal disease. ACE inhibitors alter the balance between the vasoconstrictive, salt-retentive …