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6. Ace Inhibitors

M/A: They inhibit the enzymatic conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II. They are known as
angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE inhibitors).

Brand Generic Adverse Effects

Vasotec Enalapril Hypotension, dry cough,
dysgeusia, hyperkalemia

Zestril, Lisinopril Hypotension, dry cough,
Prinivil dysgeusia, hyperkalemia

Capoten Captopril Hypotension, dry cough,
dysgeusia, hyperkalemia

Altace Ramipril Hypotension, dry cough,
dysgeusia, hyperkalemia

Lotensin Benazepril Hypotension, dry cough,
dysgeusia, hyperkalemia

Accupril Quinapril Hypotension, dry cough,
dysgeusia, hyperkalemia

Monopril Fosinopril Hypotension, dry cough,
dysgeusia, hyperkalemia

Mavik Trandolapril Hypotension, dry cough,
dysgeusia, hyperkalemia

Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonists

M/A: Angiotensin II receptor antagonists, also known as angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs), are
medications that block the action of angiotensin II by preventing angiotensin II from binding to
angiotensin II receptors on blood vessels.

Brand Generic Adverse Effects

Cozaar Losartan Hyperkalemia

Diovan Valsartan Hyperkalemia

Avapro Irbesartan Hyperkalemia

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