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Diuretic Vs Ace Inhibitor
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Is Benicar (olmesartan) an ACE inhibitor?
ACE": No: it is an ARB. I specialize in high blood pressure and happy to do 2nd opinion. Live. ...Read more
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Diuretic (Definition)
By strict definition, a diuretic is any medicine causing increased urination. More practically, a diuretic is a medicine causing the kidney to secrete excess fluid by blocking the re-absorption of either water itself or electrolytes like sodium (primarily), potassium, chloride and bicarbonate (sodium bicarbonate). These medicines are effective treatments for many disorders including ...Read more
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Is cozaar (losartan) an ACE inhibitor?
No: It's an angiotensin receptor blocker.
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Is atenolol an ACE inhibitor?
Atenolol: Atenolol is a beta blocker not an ace inhibitor. ...Read more
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What is better for hypertension: arbs or ACE inhibitors?
No Difference: Ace and arb both are used to treat hypertension by similar mechanisms. They decrease blood flow to part of the kidney that causes an overall decrease in total blood pressure. The only difference is that with an ace you can develop a persistent dry cough. Once this occurs, you have an allergy to the ace. The arb treats the BP without the cough. ...Read more
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Is atenelol an ACE inhibitor ?
ACE or BB?: Not it is a BB. Happy to do 2nd opinion as specialize in high blood pressure for over 50 years. ...Read more
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Explain ACE inhibitor use as a anti hypertensive?
Relaxes vasc muscle: Angiotensin i is a hormone that is converted to angiotensin ii with the help of the angiotensin converting enzyme (ace). Angiotensin ii is a very powerful constrictor of vascular muscle and in doing so increases the pressure inside the vessels (the blood pressure). If you inhibit (or neutralize) the ace then you don't produce as much angiotensin ii and the BP does not increase. ...Read more
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Which are better ACE inhibitors or arb's?
They are equal: Both are effective and safe, some people get a dry cough on the ace inhibitors, but otherwise, they are well tolerated. ...Read more
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What is the difference between ACE inhibitor and angiotensin receptor antagonist?
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 activition. 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. ...Read more
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Enalapril, benazepril are both ACE inhibitors?
ACE inhibitors: Yes: I specialize in high blood pressure and happy to do 2nd opinion. Live. ...Read more
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Azd 6244- mek inhibitor- a selective mitogen-activated protein kinase (mek) inhibitor. Mk 2206- akt inhibitor. Why prescription for me? It ? Nsclc/mets
Molecular targeting: These agents are designed to selectively knock out key pathways your tumor may use to grow. Presumably you already had your tumor tested for these different mutations. Ask the doctor offering these options to explain their rationale. These are investigational studies and many of the treatment costs may be covered-ask. ...Read more
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Lisinopril acts as a diuretic ?
lisinopril: Is not a diuretic, it is an ace inhibitor. ...Read more
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Clonidine as an anti-hypertensive---is it an ACE inhibitor, arb, beta blocker? What class of medication is it in for hbp?
Cental alpha agonist: Clonidine acts on the central Alpha receptors and lowers sympathetic tone which lowers heart rate and blood pressure. Clonidine is not a good long term medication due to numerous side effects and ideally has be used for short duration only. ...Read more
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How long do hypertension medications (diuretics vs ACE inhibitors vs Ca channel blockers vs etc.) take to achieve full effect?
Hours to weeks: The oral medications for treating high blood pressure start to work as soon as they are absorbed and the full effect of a single dose occurs within hours. Most blood pressure drugs sustain the reduction in BP for 24 hours so they can be taken once daily. When starting medication or changing dose there may be some further blood pressure reduction over the next several weeks. ...Read more
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Beta blocker with diuretic (timolide) effective?
Modestly: Most beta-blocker and diuretic combinations we're formulated for use in mild hypertension. ...Read more
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Non-diabetic:ace inhibitors:nephrotoxic or protective.?Nephrectomy 87.Hptn.On toprol, (metoprolol) zestril, hctz, hydralazine;which to dc?/ckd 3a/age 69.
ACE inh: Ace inhibitors are great medications for BP and diabetes and scledoderma hypertensive crisis. However, in some patientds they may adversely affect the kidneys, specially if there is underlying renovascular disease. Since you only have one kidney be very carefull. ...Read more
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Which is better, ACE inhibitor vs. Arb in layman terms please?
Depends: Amer heart assoc recommends both. If you have diabetes, an ace inhibitor is a good choice since it may protect against diabetic kidney disease. You & your doctor should discuss alternative treatments for htn. If you have certain kinds of heart disease, then a beta blocker or diuretic may be a better choice. Thats why it's best to discuss treatment with your doctor. ...Read more
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Which is a better alpha glucosidase inhibitor than miglitol is?
Same: Acarbose (precose), Glyset (miglitol) are both Alpha glucosidase inhibitors. They work the same. ...Read more
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Can Norvasc (amlodipine) be taken with an ACE inhibitor & a diuretic? Is this safe?
Combination of meds: The answer to your question is a resounding "yes". These drugs combined have no interaction and may be needed to treat a patient's hypertension. ...Read more
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