Hypertension (V2.0)

Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors (ACE Inhibitors)

WHAT ARE THE MAIN ACE INHIBITORS AVAILABLE?

The following are the ACE inhibitors that are currently licensed for use as an antihypertensive in the United Kingdom.

Captopril is the parent ACE inhibitor and is absorbed and eliminated rapidly. Most other ACE inhibitors are inactive pro-drugs which need to be hydrolysed during or after absorption to form the active form.

  • Captopril
  • Enalapril
  • Fosinopril
  • Imidapril
  • Lisinopril
  • Perindopril
  • Quinapril
  • Ramipril
  • Trandolapril