《英文msh词典》Inhibitors,Kininase II
[入口词] Inhibitors,Kininase II
[主题词] Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors
[英文释义] A class of drugs whose main indications are the treatment of hypertension and heart failure. They exert their hemodynamic effect mainly by inhibiting the renin-angiotensin system. They also modulate sympathetic nervous system activity and increase prostaglandin synthesis. They cause mainly vasodilation and mild natriuresis without affecting heart rate and contractility.