ACE inhibitors Flashcards
1
Q
What is the suffix of the ACE inhibitors?
A
Opril!
2
Q
What are ACE inhibitors first line for?
A
Diabetes Chronic kidney disease Coronary artery disease Left ventricular dysfunction Previous ischemic stroke
Think about chronic problems!
3
Q
How are ACE inhibitors generally cleared from the body?
A
Generally cleared in kidney failure.
4
Q
Why should ACE inhibitors be used carefully in patients with high plasma renin levels?
A
High renin levels can cause ACEi’s to become hyperresponsive.
5
Q
What is the major side effect of catopril, lisinopril, and fosinopril?
A
These drugs typically cause coughing.
6
Q
What is a major contraindication of ACEi?
A
Pregnancy!
Should not be used in bilateral renal artery stenosis or angiodema either.
