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{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: PMC format (link){{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: PMC format (link)Mechanisms of Action:ACE inhibitors act by inhibiting one of several proteases responsible for cleaving the decapeptide Ang I to form the octapeptide Ang II. Because ACE is also the enzyme that degrades bradykinin, ACE inhibitors increase circulating and tissue levels of bradykinin (Fig. 8.4).
Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors ACE inhibitors have been demonstrated to reduce sudden cardiac death in some studies of persons with CHF.24,56
ACE inhibitors inhibit the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II, thereby producing vasodilation and lowering BP. Because the hydrolysis of bradykinin is also inhibited by these drugs, cough (7% to 12%) can occur.
ACE inhibitors also slow progression of kidney disease in patients with diabetic nephropathies. Renal benefits are probably a result of improved renal hemodynamics from decreased glomerular arteriolar resistance.
due to inhibition of angiotensin II production by ACE inhibitors or competitive antagonism of the angiotensin II receptor by ARBs... results in loss of angiotensin II–induced efferent arteriolar tone, leading to a drop in glomerular filtration fraction and GFR. The efferent arteriolal vasodilation reduces intraglomerular hypertension (and pressure-related injury) and maintains perfusion (and oxygenation) of the peritubular capillaries.
Angioedema (0.7%) can also occur via pathobiology that remains obscure, and its occurrence can be life-threatening. ...their efficacy is reduced by dietary or other sources of sodium, and renal function may be further threatened if given with NSAIDs.
Coadministration of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs [cyclooxygenase inhibitors]) can reduce the hypotensive effects of ACE inhibitors. ACE inhibitors can inhibit the excretion of lithium and can result in lithium toxicity. Because these drugs do not affect the breakdown of kinins (as is seen with the ACE inhibitors), patients do not develop episodes of coughing and rarely develop angioneurotic edema.
Despite the lack of long-term suppression in plasma angiotensin II levels, they maintain their BP-lowering effect without the development of tolerance. Importantly, ACE inhibitors do not interfere with cognitive function or cardiovascular reflexes.
ACE inhibitors are classified according to the chemical structure of the site of binding (sulfhydryl, phosphinyl, carboxyl) to the active center of ACE.
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due to inhibition of angiotensin II production by ACE inhibitors or competitive antagonism of the angiotensin II receptor by ARBs... results in loss of angiotensin II–induced efferent arteriolar tone, leading to a drop in glomerular filtration fraction and GFR. The efferent arteriolal vasodilation reduces intraglomerular hypertension (and pressure-related injury) and maintains perfusion (and oxygenation) of the peritubular capillaries.
Angioedema (0.7%) can also occur via pathobiology that remains obscure, and its occurrence can be life-threatening. ...their efficacy is reduced by dietary or other sources of sodium, and renal function may be further threatened if given with NSAIDs.
Coadministration of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs [cyclooxygenase inhibitors]) can reduce the hypotensive effects of ACE inhibitors. ACE inhibitors can inhibit the excretion of lithium and can result in lithium toxicity. Because these drugs do not affect the breakdown of kinins (as is seen with the ACE inhibitors), patients do not develop episodes of coughing and rarely develop angioneurotic edema.
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