The drug known under the trade name Delix® contains the active ingredient ramipril. Ramipril itself belongs to the group of ACE inhibitors (angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors) and is mainly used for the treatment of high blood pressure (arterial hypertension). This enzyme is used to convert the inactive form of a blood pressure regulatory messenger into … Delix
Interactions Delix® and other medicines containing ramipril exert a strongly enhancing influence on the blood pressure-lowering effect of the hormone insulin. In addition, the use of Delix® can increase the intensity of antidiabetics immensely. In this context, simultaneous intake can lead to circulatory problems with dizziness. In addition, the use of Delix® interferes with the … Interactions | Delix
Definition Enalapril is a drug used in patients with high blood pressure (arterial hypertension) and heart failure (cardiac insufficiency). The active ingredient “Enalapril” is contained in the following products: Benalapril, Corvo, EnaHEXAL, Enalapril-ratiopharm, Juxtaxan and Xanef. Mode of action Enalapril must first be converted into its active form enalaprilate by enzymes in the liver. Enalapril … Enalapril
Side effects Overall, ACE inhibitors, including enalapril, are well tolerated by most patients. The most frequently observed side effect is a dry cough. It can also cause hoarseness, irritation of the throat and rarely asthma attacks. In addition, skin reactions occur more frequently: Reddening of the skin, hives and even angioedema (life-threatening clinical picture due … Side effects | Enalapril
Ramipril is a prescription drug from the group of so-called ACE inhibitors, often prescribed for high blood pressure, heart failure and in the first phase after a heart attack. It is administered in tablet form in a dosage of usually 10 mg. Mode of action As the name suggests, ramipril blocks a specific enzyme in … Ramipril
Side effects In general it can be said that ramipril is a well researched and well tolerated drug. Nevertheless, among the known side effects is the so-called angioneurotic edema. This can be caused by ramipril in rare cases and must be reported to a doctor immediately. The most common reason for switching to other medications … Side effects | Ramipril
Lisinopril is a blood pressure lowering drug from the group of ACE inhibitors. It is mainly used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. Lisinopril works by reducing the water retention of the kidneys and dilating the vessels. This is achieved by inhibition of the angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE), which induces a narrowing of … Lisinopril
Side effects Lisinopril, like all ACE inhibitors, slows down the breakdown of inflammatory mediators. This can result in inflammation of the skin or edema, for example. It is important in this context to pay attention at the beginning of the intake to whether a dry, unproductive cough occurs in the first few days, as this … Side effects | Lisinopril
Synonyms in a broader sense Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors Effect Captopril, which belongs to the group of blood pressure drugs, is an ACE inhibitor and attacks the body’s so-called renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system, which regulates vascular resistance and thus blood pressure with the help of various enzymes. The angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE), which normally produces angiotensin 2 … Captopril
Definition ACE inhibitors are a group of drugs that belong to the antihypertensives (blood pressure lowering drugs). What exactly are the side effects? When taking an ACE inhibitor, the following side effects may occur: Headache Nausea Vomiting Dizziness Nervousness Depression Diarrhoea (diarrhoea) Constipation (constipation) Bronchitis Excessive drop in blood pressure (hypotension) Taste sensations Liver damage … Side effects of ACE inhibitors
Impotence Impotence is not expected to be a side effect of taking ACE inhibitors. It is a typical side effect of other blood pressure lowering drugs, the so-called beta blockers. ACE inhibitors have a different mechanism of action and there is no influence on potency or erectile function. Therefore, ACE inhibitors should not be discontinued … Impotence | Side effects of ACE inhibitors
Beta-Blockers: General and mechanism of action Beta-blockers are drugs that serve to lower blood pressure. They block b-adrenoreceptors which are responsible for the release of the stress hormone adrenaline and the neurotransmitter noradrenaline. Adrenaline acts on the adrenal receptors of the body. Through its mediation, the vascular tone (degree of vessel opening) is increased, which … Beta-Blockers: General and mechanism of action | Interaction between ACE inhibitors and beta-blockers
