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Some people feel dizzy or lightheaded after taking the first dose of an ACE inhibitor
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Blocks the action of the enzyme that causes the blood vessels to contract resulting in hypertension?
ACE inhibitor
What is ACE Inhibitors?
An ACE inhibitor (short for Angiotensin-Converting-Enzyme inhibitor) is one of a class of blood pressure-lowering drugs, which cause the arteries to widen by preventing the synthesis on angiotensin.
Can I take Ibuprofen Advil with an ace inhibitor?
You can take ibuprofen with an ACE inhibitor but consult your doctor first because doctors generally tend to monitor patients taking these two drugs. NSAIDs can cause reduced effectiveness in ACE inhibitors.
Is Metoprolal an ace inhibitor?
No. It is a beta-1 receptor blocker, and an inhibitor of angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE).
Is clonidine a ace inhibitor?
Clonidine is not an ACE inhibitor. It is used for lowering blood pressure and has other uses as well.
What causes low levels of angiotensin-converting enzyme?
Drugs that may cause decreased ACE levels include ACE inhibitor antihypertensives and steroids
Is Losartan Potassium an Ace Inhibitor?
no
Catapres Is it an ACE inhibitor?
yes
Is atenolol ace inhibitor?
yes
What does ACE inhibitor blocks?
ACE inhibitors block ACE (angiotensin converting enzyme), an enzyme that converts angiotensin1 to angiotensin2. Angiotensin2 is a potent vasoconstrictor. Thus ACEI reduces the production of angiotensin2, thereby reducing blood pressure.
Is Crestor a beta blocker?
ace inhibitor
Is crestor a beta-blocker?
ace inhibitor
