ACE INHIBITOR Definition & Meaning

ACE inhibitor

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any of a group of vasodilators used in the treatment of hypertension and heart failure.

ACE inhibitor

any one of a class of drugs, including captopril, enalapril, and ramipril, that cause the arteries to widen by preventing the synthesis of angiotensin: used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure

ACE inhibitor

Short for angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor. Any of a class of drugs that cause vasodilation by inactivating an enzyme that converts angiotensin I to the vasoconstrictor angiotensin II, used in the treatment of hypertension, congestive heart failure, and other cardiovascular disorders.
See also angiotensin

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First recorded in 1980–85; abbreviation of a(ngiotensin)-c(onverting) e(nzyme)

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C20: from a ( ngiotensin- ) c ( onverting ) e ( nzyme ) inhibitor

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ACE inhibitors, on the other hand, help the body preserve potassium.

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When someone is taking an ACE inhibitor like benazepril, captopril, enalapril or lisinopril, extra potassium can become life-threatening.

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