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Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors are prescribed to some patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) to dilate blood vessels.
Common ACE inhibitors include:
- Benazepril (Lotensin)
- Captopril (Capoten)
- Enalapril (Vasotec)
- Fosinopril (Monopril)
- Lisinopril (Prinivil, Zestril)
- Moexipril (Univasc)
- Perindopril (Aceon)
- Quinapril (Accupril)
- Ramipril (Altace)
Effect of Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitors on Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) and Angina
ACE inhibitors work to dilate blood vessels by interfering with the action of angiotensin, a chemical that contracts and narrows blood vessels.
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Possible side effects of ACE inhibitors include:
- Cough
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Increased levels of potassium in the blood, altered kidney function
- Altered sense of taste
- Low blood pressure
- Swelling
- Skin rashes
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