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Omudhome Ogbru, PharmD

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Dr. Ogbru received his Doctorate in Pharmacy from the University of the Pacific School of Pharmacy in 1995. He completed a Pharmacy Practice Residency at the University of Arizona/University Medical Center in 1996. He was a Professor of Pharmacy Practice and a Regional Clerkship Coordinator for the University of the Pacific School of Pharmacy from 1996-99.

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In this Article

• What are ACE inhibitors, and how do they work?
• For what conditions are ACE inhibitors used?
• Are there any differences amont the different types of ACE inhibitors?
• What are the side effects of ACE inhibitors?
• With which drugs do ACE inhibitors interact?
• What are some examples of ACE inhibitors?
• ACE Inhibitors Index

With which drugs do ACE inhibitors interact?

ACE inhibitors have few interactions with other drugs. Since ACE inhibitors may increase blood levels of potassium, the use of potassium supplements, salt substitutes (which often contain potassium), or other drugs that increase the body's potassium may result in excessive blood potassium levels. ACE inhibitors also may increase the blood concentration of lithium (Eskalith) and lead to an increase in side effects from lithium. There have been reports that aspirin and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) such as ibuprofen (Advil, Children's Advil/Motrin, Medipren, Motrin, Nuprin, PediaCare Fever etc.), indomethacin (Indocin, Indocin-SR), and naproxen (Anaprox, Naprelan, Naprosyn, Aleve) may reduce the effects of ACE inhibitors.

What are some examples of ACE inhibitors

The following is a list of the ACE inhibitors that are available in the United States:

• benazepril (Lotensin),
  
  
• captopril (Capoten),
  
  
• enalapril (Vasotec),
  
  
• fosinopril (Monopril),
  
  
• lisinopril (Prinivil, Zestril)
  
  
• moexipril (Univasc), and
  
  
• perindopril(Aceon),
  
  
• quinapril (Accupril),
  
  
• ramipril (Altace),
  
  
• trandolapril (Mavik).

Reference: FDA Prescribing Information

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