ACE I Flashcards

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Examples

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  • Ramipril, enalapril, captopril
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Indications

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  • HTN, CHF, Diabetic nephropathy
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Mechanism

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  • Competitive inhibition of ACE -> Decreased conversion to angiotensin II -> Decreased aldosterone & Vasoconstriction
  • Stops conversion of bradykinin to inactive metabolites
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4
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CI

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  • Renal impairment
  • Hypersensitivity
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5
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SE

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Common: Persistent dry cough, (first dose) hypotension

Important: Renal failure, Hypersensitivity (angio-oedema), hepatitis

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6
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Monitoring

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  • Stop if abnormal LFT, U&E
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