Question

whats the effect of ace inhibitors?

Answer 1

Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors blocks the conversion of angiotensin 1 to angiotensin 2. Thus, it prevents the vasoconstriction of blood vessels and prevents rise in blood pressure.

As it prevents the conversion, it prevents the release of aldosterone from adrenal cortex and thus stops of reabsorption of sodium and water from renal tubules and maintains normal blood volume.

It prevents ventricular remodeling and prevent or slow the progression of heart failure.

It decreases the endothelial dysfunction

It may produce cough in suspectable individual and make asthma symptoms worsen.

Eg. Captopril , enalapril