All the types and lines of drugs for lowering blood pressure can be divided into five main categories. Below you will find a short description of them.
The class includes trandolapril, quinapril, ramipril, lisinopril, perindopril, enalapril, fisinopril, cilazapril, captopril, to name a few.
They decrease the level of angiotensin II in the blood, which is responsible for narrowed blood vessels. As a result, vessels start to widen and become more flexible. The pressure of blood going through them is reduced.
ACE inhibitors are highly recommended in case of diabetes and cardiac failure. Among contra-indications are pregnancy, renal failure, and certain problems with arteries.Prescribing of an ACE inhibitor is preceded by a blood test to make sure that the patient has got healthy kidneys. In two weeks one more blood test is obligatory as well as in two weeks after enlarging of the dosage. After that a test is taken once a year (as a rule).
