Hypertension (V2.0)

Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors (ACE Inhibitors)

INTRODUCTION

This activity covers the following:
  • A description of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system
  • Information about where and how ACE inhibitors act
  • What the main ACE inhibitors available are
  • When ACE inhibitors are used
  • What the side effects of ACE inhibitors are
  • Contra-indications and cautions
  • Other issues such as monitoring
  • Combining ACE inhibitors with other classes of
    antihypertensive drugs
  • What else ACE inhibitors can be used for
Note: This activity does not give FULL details of contra-indications, cautions, side effects etc.
For full details please see the relevant sections in an appropriate drug formulary.