The Use of Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors in General Medicine
S. Afr. fam. pract. (2004, Online)
; 54(4): 313-315, 2012.
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ABSTRACT
Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors are a class of drugs commonly used in the management of hypertension; congestive heart failure; cerebrovascular disease; stable coronary heart disease and diabetes-associated nephropathy. ACE inhibitors are divided into three classes; namely sulphydryl-containing ACE inhibitors structurally related to captopril; carboxyl-containing ACE inhibitors structurally related to enalapril; and phosphorus-containing ACE inhibitors structurally related to fosinopril. Though these classes of drugs are important in the treatment of the above conditions; they are not without side-effects. It is very important for clinicians to be aware of these side-effects so that patients can be warned; and compliance can be improved
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Pacientes
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Inibidores da Enzima Conversora de Angiotensina
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Doença das Coronárias
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Diabetes Mellitus
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Insuficiência Cardíaca
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Hipertensão
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Inglês
Revista:
S. Afr. fam. pract. (2004, Online)
Ano de publicação:
2012
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