ACE inhibitors

Captopril: Drug Study and Nursing Interventions

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CAPTOPRIL GENERIC NAME: Captopril BRAND NAME: Capoten, Acepril, Capozide GENERAL DESCRIPTION Captopril is the first and potent ACE inhibitors. It is also called vasoactive peptide. It is the only ACE inhibitor that has the capability to enter the central nervous system by crossing the blood brain barrier. Captopril is used as the first line treatment … Read more

ACE Inhibitors: List, Description and Nursing interventions

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ACE Inhibitors or Angiotensin converting enzymes inhibitors are also called vasoactive peptides because of their direct effect on blood vessels. ACE inhibitors are widely used medicine and first line of treatment in hypertension and congestive heart failure. ACE inhibitors decrease systemic vascular resistance without increasing heart rate and also promotes natriuresis. List of Common ACE … Read more