Question 1

what is the difference between ace inhibitor and angiotensin receptor antagonist?

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Names say it all: Angiotensin converting enzyme(ACE) inhibitor vs angiotensin receptor blocker(ARB).  The names really say it all. Angiotensin which raises blood pressure needs to be activated to work. ACEs prevent that activation. ARBs directly block the activity of angiotensin.  Both have similar effects but there is more evidence for heart protection with ACEs than ARBs but slightly more side effects with ACEs.

Question 2

what is the function of angiotensin?

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Physiology: Angiotensin is converted from angiotensinogen and functions to help the body secrete aldosterone (which results in salt and water retention).  Angiotensin i converts to angiotensin ii, and angiotensin ii has potent vasoconstrictor and proinflammatory effects on the vasculature.

Question 3

what test tells the level of angiotensin ii in us?

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Test: You can measure angiotensin two levels. I would talk to your cardiologist or renal specialist about the need to do this.

Question 4

the function of angiotensin ii in your body is what?

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Angiotensin II: Angiotensin ii stimulates the adrenal cortex to produce aldosterone which regulates salt and water reabsorption in the kidney.  It is a vasoconstrictor and has effects to drive up BP through both these mechanisms.  It potentates sympathetic neural output at the pregnant livonia level.

Question 5

what is the primary cause for the release of angiotensin ii?

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Hypertension: Angiorensin ii is a potent vasoconstrictor and proinflammatory chemical that has effects on vascular endothelium that contribute to atherosclerosis and hypertension.  In the heart it increases hypertrophy and increases arrhythmic potential.  It stimulates aldosterone .  It is formed through a chemical conversion of angiotensin i to angiotensin ii mediated by sympathetic activation of  ace.

Question 6

what is the definition or description of: angiotensin-1-converting enzyme?

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Major BP problems...: Angiotensin-1-converting enzyme converts angiotensi-1 to angiotensin-2, an extremely potent vasoconstrictor, leading to high bp. It is triggered by renin, produced in the kidneys due to low blood flow. The angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors, or acei's are used to block this, but some still gets converted in the tissue, so we use angiotensin receptor blockers, or arb's.

Question 7

are there any generic angiotensin receptor blockers available, that are cheap?

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Losartan: Losartan is the only generic angiotensin receptor blocker available at this time.  There are however several inexpensive  angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors available which generally work as well  and would be a good option unless you have side effects such as cough from it.

Question 8

please tell me if there are any generic angiotensin receptor blockers available?

Accepted Answer

None: Not yet. There are none available in the USA.

Question 9

can you tell me if there are any generic angiotensin receptor blockers available?

Accepted Answer

See below: Angiotensin receptor blockers -- eprosartan (teveten) and Irbesartan (avapro) became available in generic form in 2010. Your pharmacist can provide more up to date information.

Question 10

what is angiotensin?

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peptide hormone: Produced mostly in liver, angiotensin 1 is formed after renin cleaves angiotesinogen. Renin is  produced in kidneys. Angiotensin 2 is formed after ace cleaves part of it off. This than causes increased vasomotor tone as well as salt and h20 retention . This is the target for the acei drugs.

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