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Meds Calcium Channel Blockers |What Are ACE Inhibitors? ACE
(angiotensin-converting enzyme) inhibitors are a group of drugs
which are commonly used for the treatment of high blood
pressure. ACE medications can be given alone or in combination
with other blood pressure drugs (antihypertensives). They are
also given to patients: 1. After a heart attack to improve the
function of the heart. 2. To treat congestive heart failure
where the heart is weak and cannot pump blood efficiently. 3.
Who have kidney problems due to type 1 diabetes. Common Brand
Names There are various different types of ACE inhibitors and
all generic versions end in the letters -pril. These include:
|Generic Drug Name How Do They Work? ACE-I's appear to work by
restricting an enzyme in the body responsible for converting
inactive angiotensin 1 into angiotensin 2. Angiotensin 2 causes
blood vessels to constrict which increases blood pressure.
Reducing levels of angiotensin 2 in t