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Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors
Uses for ACE inhibitors
Side effects and cautions
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Examples of ACE inhibitors
When ACE inhibitors are used
Side effects
Uses for ACE inhibitors
Doctors prescribe ACE inhibitors to prevent, treat or improve symptoms in conditions such as:
- High blood pressure
- Coronary artery disease
- Heart failure
- Diabetes
- Certain chronic kidney diseases
- Heart attacks
- Scleroderma
- Migraines
Your doctor may prescribe other medications in addition to an ACE inhibitor, such as a diuretic or calcium channel blocker, as part of your high blood pressure treatment. ACE inhibitors are usually taken once daily.
