ACE inhibitors

Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors are oral drugs that lower blood pressure. ACE inhibitors are used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension), coronary artery disease and heart failure and to help control the progression of the diabetes and kidney disease.

These disease processes tend to go hand in hand. hypertension is very common in people with diabetes. High blood pressure also contributes to the development of diabetic nephropathy (kidney disease).

In addition, those with diabetes tend to have worse outcomes (more long hospitalizations, recovery time longer and higher risk of infection) major heart problems. Therefore, health care providers treat hypertension in conjunction with diabetes.

ACE inhibitors are available at the United States, including the Capoten (captopril) Prinivil Zestril (lisinopril), Vasotec (enalapril), Lotensin (benazepril), Altace (ramipril), Accupril (quinapril), Monopril (cilazapril), Mavik (trandolapril), Aceon (perindopril), and Univasc (moexipril).

ACE Inhibitors lower blood pressure by preventing the production of angiotensin II hormone body. Angiotensin II causes vasoconstriction (narrowing of blood vessels) and fluid retention, which resulted in hypertension. Reducing blood pressure and retention fluids, ACE inhibitors help control heart failure. ACE inhibitors may also prevent and monitor diabetic nephropathy (kidney disease), and help control diabetic retinopathy (eye problems). ACE inhibitors do not slow down the heart rate or lower directly from sugar in the blood. However, the ACE inhibitors may contribute to glycemic control by increasing the sensitivity of the body to insulin. Insulin helps the body metabolize glucose (sugar) and to move from the blood cells, where it acts as a source of energy. ACE inhibitors have been approved to the FDA for the treatment of hypertension since 1981. Over time, ACE inhibitor use has expanded considerably to treat cardiovascular disease and related dementias.

People with very low blood pressure (hypotension), or who had an allergy or cough associated with ACE inhibitors, do step uses ACE inhibitors. Or should those with stenosis of the renal artery, pregnant women and women trying to conceive.

People with significant renal lesions require an adjusted determination of ACE inhibitors.

All antihypertensive drugs involved a risk of hypotension, with symptoms, including lightheadedness, dizziness, nausea, sweating, and possible loss of consciousness.

Rarely, ACE inhibitors may cause hypoglycemia (hypoglycemia). This occurs in people with diabetes who have levels of sugar in the blood that are otherwise well controlled by diet and other antidiabetic drugs.

ACE inhibitors may cause cough in some individuals. If this occurs, they should discuss with their health care providers, which can override different antihypertensive.

ACE inhibitors can help prevent the onset of type 2 diabetes. In addition, ACE inhibitors can help control abnormal heart rhythms, particularly when it is used after a cardiac arrest.

ACE inhibitors are used in the offshore of the label for the treatment of diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, migraines, Raynaud's phenomenon and Bartter syndrome.

Blockers (ARBS) angiotensin receptors are similar to ACE inhibitors. People who are allergic to ACE inhibitors or who develop a cough associated with ACE inhibitors can often pass to Ara with good effect. People with diabetes should always tell their providers of health care on all other prescription and drug free, as well as any herbs and supplements currently in use, before you start taking ACE inhibitors. People on the ACE inhibitors should check with their health care providers before starting any new medicines.