ACE inhibitors and ARBs are commonly used to treat hypertension and heart failure. Some key points about their use include: - ACE inhibitors work by inhibiting angiotensin-converting enzyme, while ARBs block the angiotensin II receptor. Both lower blood pressure. - High-risk groups for ACE inhibitors and ARBs include those with renal artery stenosis or who are pregnant. Close monitoring of blood pressure and potassium is needed. - Adverse effects include cough, angioedema, hyperkalemia, and fetal injury if taken during pregnancy. Drug interactions can intensify effects, so concomitant NSAID or potassium supplement use requires caution. - Proper dosing and

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ACE InhibitorAndARB
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ACE Inhibitor And ARB

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ACE Inhibitor And ARB

4. ACE Inhibitors
Benazepril
Captopril
Enalapril
Enalaprilat
Fosinopril
Lisinopril
Moexipril
Perindopril
Quinapril
Ramipril
Trandolapril

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Goals/Uses
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• Reduce blood pressure in patients with hypertension (all ACE
inhibitors).
• Improve hemodynamics in patients with heart failure (captopril,
enalapril, fosinopril, lisinopril, quinapril).
• Slow progression of established diabetic nephropathy (captopril).
• Reduce mortality following acute MI (lisinopril).
• Treat heart failure after MI (ramipril, trandolapril).
• Reduce the risk of MI, stroke, or death from cardiovascular causes in
patients at high risk (ramipril).
• Reduce cardiovascular mortality or nonfatal MI in patients with stable
coronary artery disease (perindopril).

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7. ❖ Monitor blood pressure closely for 2 hours after the first dose and
periodically thereafter.
❖Obtain a white blood cell count and differential every 2 weeks for
the first 3 months of therapy and periodically thereafter.
Dosage and Administration
❖ Dosage is low initially and then gradually increased.
❖ Instruct patients to administer captopril and moexipril at least 1
hour before meals.All other oral ACE inhibitors can be
administered with food
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8. HIGH RISK PATIENT GROUP
1)ACE inhibitors are contraindicated during the second and third
trimesters of pregnancy and for patients with bilateral renal
artery stenosis (or stenosis in the artery to a single remaining
kidney)
(2) a history of hypersensitivity reactions (especially angioedema)
to ACE inhibitors.
Exercise caution- in patients with salt or volume depletion, renal
impairment, or collagen vascular disease, and in those taking
potassium supplements, salt substitutes, potassiumsparing
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9. Evaluating Therapeutic Effects
1)Hypertension.
Monitor for reduced blood pressure. The usual target
pressure is systolic/diastolic of 140/90 mm Hg or 130/80 in
patients with diabetes.
2) Heart Failure.
Monitor for a lessening of signs and symptoms (e.g.,
dyspnea, cyanosis, jugular vein distention, edema)
3) Diabetic Nephropathy. Monitor for proteinuria and
altered glomerular filtration rate
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10. MINIMISING ADVRSE EFFECT -ACEI
1. First-Dose Hypotension.
Severe hypotension can occur with the first dose.
Minimize hypotension by (A) withdrawing diuretics 2 to 3 days before initiatingACE
inhibitors and
(B) using low initial doses.
❖ Monitor blood pressure for 2 hours following the first dose.
❖ Instruct patients to lie down if hypotension develops. If necessary, infuse normal saline to
restore pressure
❖ If necessary, infuse normal saline to restore pressure.
2.Cough.
Warn patients about the possibility of persistent dry, irritating, nonproductive cough. Instruct
them to consult the prescriber if cough is bothersome. Stopping the ACE inhibitor may be
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3.Hyperkalemia.
❖ ACE inhibitors may increase potassium levels.
❖Instruct patients to avoid potassium supplements and potassium-containing
salt substitutes unless they are prescribed by the provider.
❖Potassium-sparing diuretics must also be avoided.
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12. 4. Fetal Injury
• Warn women of childbearing age that taking ACE inhibitors during
the second and third trimesters of pregnancy can cause major fetal
injury (hypotension, hyperkalemia, skull hypoplasia, anuria, reversible
and irreversible renal failure, death) and that taking these drugs
earlier in pregnancy may pose a risk as well.
• If the patient becomes pregnant, withdraw ACE inhibitors as soon as
possible.
• Closely monitor infants who have been exposed to ACE inhibitors
during the second or third trimester for hypotension, oliguria, and
hyperkalemia.
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Minimising Adverse Effect-ACEI (continued)

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ACE INHIBITORS(captopril, Enalapril, Lisinopril)
◼ Fetopathy-
Due to prolonged hypotension & hypo
perfusion
◼ Oligohydramnios (decreased
amniotic fluid)
◼ Renal anomalies
◼ Growth restriction
◼ Death

14. 5. Angioedema –
❖This rare and potentially fatal reaction is
characterized by giant wheals and edema of
the tongue, glottis, and pharynx.
❖ Instruct patients to seek immediate medical
attention if these symptoms develop.
❖If angioedema is diagnosed,ACE inhibitors
should be discontinued and never used again.
❖Treat severe reactions with subcutaneous
epinephrine
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6. Renal Failure
❖ Renal failure is a risk for patients with bilateral renal
artery stenosis or stenosis in the artery to a single
remaining kidney.
❖ ACE inhibitors must be used with extreme caution in these
people
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7. Neutropenia (Mainly With Captopril).
❖ Neutropenia poses a high risk of infection. Inform
patients about early signs of infection (fever, sore
throat, mouth sores), and instruct them to notify the
prescriber if these occur.
❖ If neutropenia develops, withdraw the drug
immediately; neutrophil counts should normalize in
approximately 2 weeks.
❖ Neutropenia is most likely in patients with renal
impairment and collagen vascular diseases (e.g.,
systemic lupus erythematosus, scleroderma);
monitor these patients closely
Minimizing Adverse Effect-ACEI (continued)

17. Minimizing-interactions
• ACEI+DIURETICS INTENSIFY FIRST DOSE
HYPOTENSION
• Withdraw diuretics 2 to 3 days before beginning an ACE inhibitor.
• Diuretics may be resumed later if needed.
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18. MINIMISING INTERACTION-
ACEI CONTD
▪ ACEI + Antihypertensive agents (ARBS, Diuretics, Sympatholytics,
Vasodialators,CCB)
▪ The antihypertensive effects of ACE inhibitors are additive with
those of other antihypertensive drugs
▪ When an ACE inhibitor is added to an antihypertensive regimen,
dosages of the other drugs may require reduction.
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Drugs That Elevate Potassium Levels.
❖ ACE inhibitors increase the risk of hyperkalemia
associated with potassium supplements, potassium-
sparing diuretics, and possibly aliskiren.
❖ Risk can be minimized by avoiding potassium
supplements and potassium-sparing diuretics except
when they are clearly indicated.
MINIMISING INTERACTIONACEI CONTD

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Lithium.
❖ ACE inhibitors can increase serum levels of lithium,
causing toxicity.
❖ Monitor lithium levels frequently.
❖ Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs. ----
NSAIDs (e.g., aspirin, ibuprofen) can interfere with
the antihypertensive effects of ACE inhibitors.
❖ Advise patients to minimize NSAID use.
MINIMISING INTERACTIONACEI CONTD

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22. Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers
• Azilsartan
• Candesartan
• Eprosartan
• Irbesartan
• Losartan
• Olmesartan
• Telmisartan
• Valsartan
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23. Therapeutic Goals (ARB)
• Reduce blood pressure in patients with hypertension (all ARBs).
• Treat heart failure (candesartan, valsartan).
• Slow the progression of established diabetic nephropathy
(irbesartan, losartan).
• Prevent stroke in patients with hypertension and LV
hypertrophy (losartan).
• Protect against MI, stroke, and death from cardiovascular
causes in high-risk patients, but only if they can’t tolerate ACE
inhibitors (telmisartan).Treat heart failure after MI (valsartan).
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24. Identifying High-Risk Patients
• Same as ACEI
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Evaluating Therapeutic Effects
• Same as ACEI

25. Minimizing Adverse Effects
• Angioedema - Same As ACEI
• Fetal Injury - Same As ACEI
• Renal Failure - Same As ACEI
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26. Minimizing Adverse Interactions
• ARB + Antihypertensive agents
(ACEI,Diuretics,Sympatholytics,Vasodialators,CCB)
• The antihypertensive effects of ARB are additive with those
of other antihypertensive drugs
• When an ARB is added to an antihypertensive regimen,
dosages of the other drugs may require reduction.
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Angiotensis II Receptor Blockers

28. ALISKIREN, A DIRECT RENIN INHIBITOR
• Therapeutic Goal
Reduction of blood pressure in patients with hypertension.
• Identifying High-Risk Patients
❖Aliskiren is contraindicated during the second and third
trimesters of pregnancy.
❖Exercise caution in patients taking potassium supplements, salt
substitutes, potassium-sparing diuretics, or ACE inhibitors.
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29. Dosage and Administration
• Advise patients to take each daily dose at the
same time with respect to meals (e.g., 1 hour
before dinner).
• Dosage should be low (150 mg/day) initially,
and increased to a maximum of 300 mg/day if
needed.
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30. Minimizing Adverse Effects
• Hyperkalemia –
Same as ACE Inhibitor
• Fetal Injury –
Warn women of childbearing age that aliskiren taken during the
second and third trimesters of pregnancy can cause fetal injury
(hypotension, hyperkalemia, skull hypoplasia, anuria, reversible
and irreversible renal failure, death).
• Angioedema –
Same as ACE Inhibitor
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