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ACE Inhibitors

Pril sisters captopril and enapril

 Inhibit ACE enzyme
decreases AT 2 and
aldosterone secretion and

increases bradykinin
secretion.

Use

 Heart failure

 Hypertension

Side effects HTC (mobile
company)

H hyperkalemia

T teratogenic

C  cough

AT receptor antagonists

Sartan brothers  Losartan and Valsartan

 AT 1 receptor inhibitors  reduces effects of angiotensin II

Uses and adverse effects are almost same as Pril sisters

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Pharmacology Mnemonics and Short Notes By Muhammad Ramzan Ul Rehman