Routine use of angiotensin-converting-enzyme (ACE) inhibitors or angiotensin-receptor blockers (ARBs) is recommended in proteinuric nontransplant kidney disease patients, to reduce proteinuria and ...

A study from the University of Virginia suggests that long-term use of certain medications commonly prescribed for high blood ...

In a meta-analysis, investigators reviewed 127 randomized controlled trials in which ACE inhibitors or ARBs were compared with other antihypertensive agents or placebo for prevention of renal disease.

In addition to their capacity to lower systemic blood pressure, angiotensin-converting-enzyme (ACE) inhibitors and angiotensin-II receptor blockers (ARBs) are thought to have specific ...

According to the editorialists, these results trump prior results and should lead to elimination of ACE-I or ARB use for preserving kidney function in normotensive type 1 diabetic patients with ...

Diabetes remains one of the leading causes of kidney complications worldwide, affecting how these vital organs filter waste ...

These are the medications to be careful with and why. The Role of the Kidneys and Medications The kidneys are two ...

Side effects of ACE inhibitors may include angioedema (swelling under your skin), a dry cough, edema (swelling), high potassium levels, decreased kidney function, and low blood pressure. ARBs work ...

Some common ARBs include: Like ACE inhibitors, ARBs can cause a decline in kidney function and blood pressure. ARNIs are a combination of two drugs: a neprilysin inhibitor and an ARB. A neprilysin ...

A recent study by Columbia University has found that one of the most commonly prescribed medications for high blood pressure, ...

This medication is an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor (ACE inhibitor), prescribed for high blood pressure (hypertension), congestive heart failure, myocardial infarction and kidney ...