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Is Avapro An Ace Inhibitor
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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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Irbesartan (Definition)
Originally marketed under the trade name, avapro, (irbesartan) Irbesartan is now sold in generic form, produced by various manufacturers. It falls into the category of angiotensin receptor blockers or arbs. Dosages include 75, 150, and 300 mg tablets, as well as various combination forms with both 12.5 and 25mg doses of hydrochlorothiazide (hctz). Blocks a kidney mediated ...Read more
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Is cozaar (losartan) an ACE inhibitor?
No: It's an angiotensin receptor blocker.
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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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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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What is an ACE inhibitor/medicine?
Blood Pressure Treat: Ace inhibitors block the conversion angiotensin i to angiotensin ii, which constricts the vessels, increases the following: salt retention in the kidney, sympathetic tone, aldosterone and ADH (vasopressin) (anti-diuretic hormone) secretion. The inhibition of this conversion decreases blood pressure and wall stress in the heart muscle. ...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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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 prinivil (lisinopril) a betablocker?
No: Prinivial is an ace inhibitor, which is another form of blood pressure medicine. Ace inhibitors are felt to have protective effects in patient s with kidney disease, particularly diabetics. It is also effective in the treatment of patients with congestive heart failure. ...Read more
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Is avapro (irbesartan) a beta blocker?
Avapro (irbesartan): Not a beta blocker.
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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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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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Is lisinopril a ccb?
Lisinopril: Ace (angiotensin converting enzyme) inhibitor. I assume you mean calcium channel blocker by term ccb, but if not, apologies. You can search for 'mechanism of action' with almost any drug. ...Read more
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Is lisinopril a calcium-channel blocker?
Nope: It's an ace inhibitor. It blocks the production of angiotensin ii from angiotensin i. ...Read more
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Why is it important to take the ACE inhibitor Lisinopril for hypertension?
Why ACE for HTN?: Why is it important to take the ACE inhibitor Lisinopril for hypertension? ANS: it will enable you to live longer and healthier. But causes some to cough. I specialize in high blood pressure and happy to do 2nd opinion. Live. ...Read more
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Which is better for hypertension -- termisartan(micardes) or irbesartan(approvel)?
Equal: Both are angiotensin receptor blockers and decreased the blood pressure in a similar fashion compared to a sugar pill in clinical trials. Either one should do a similar job. ...Read more
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Is altace a beta blocker?
No: No, Altace is not a beta-blocker. Altace is the brand name for ramipril, which is an angiotensin converting enzyme (ace) inhibitor. ...Read more
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Why might an arb be more effective in stabilizing blood pressure than an ACE inhibitor?
ARB vs. ACE: Different people respond to blood pressure medications differently -- so in some people, an arb may be more potent than an ace, and in others vice versa. These medications work at different parts of the renin-angiotensin pathway. ...Read more
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