any one of a class of drugs, including captopril and enalpapril, that cause the arteries to widen by preventing the synthesis on angiotensin: used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure
an oral medicine that lowers blood pressure; ACE stands for angiotensin (an-gee-oh-TEN-sin) converting enzyme For people with diabetes, especially those who have protein (albumin) in the urine, it also helps slow down kidney damage
A type of drug used to lower blood pressure Studies indicate that it may also help prevent or slow the progression of kidney disease in people with diabetes
Angiotensin Converting Enzyme inhibitor A class of drugs that inhibit this particular enzyme and that is used in high blood pressure and/or renal disease caused by diabetes
antihypertensive drug that blocks the formation of angiotensin in the kidney, leading to relaxation of the arteries; promotes the excretion of salt and water by inhibiting the activity of the angiotensin converting enzyme; also administered after uncomplicated heart attacks