ACEI
Medical abbreviation · Drug Class
| Stands for | Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor |
|---|---|
| Categories | Medical |
ACEI stands for Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor, a drug class abbreviation.
Class of blood pressure drugs ending in "-pril", such as lisinopril, enalapril and ramipril, that block formation of angiotensin II. They are first-line for hypertension and protect the heart and kidneys in heart failure, after heart attacks and in diabetic kidney disease.
Example: ACEI held for creatinine bump and K 5.8; recheck BMP in 48 hours.
Usage notes
Also written ACE-I or "ACE inhibitor". Captopril, the first, was approved in 1981 and was developed from peptides in the venom of a Brazilian pit viper. A dry cough affects roughly 1 in 10 users, and angioedema is a rare but dangerous reaction, more common in Black patients. ACE inhibitors are contraindicated in pregnancy.
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This entry is for general education and is not medical advice. Abbreviation use varies between institutions; always confirm in context.