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How do ACE Inhibitors work?

Click here to find out how ACE inhibitors cause vasodilation and know why these medications are effective in treatment of hypertension.

How do ACE Inhibitors work?

Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) inhibitors

ACE inhibitors are a class of drugs that are used in the treatment and management of high blood pressure and heart failure. Find a list of ACE inhibitors in this article.

Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) inhibitors

Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs)

Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) are used in the treatment of heartburn, gastric ulcers and various acid related disorders, Examples of PPIs include: Omeprazole, Lansoprazole and…

Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs)

Ganglionic and Neuromuscular-Blocking Agents

Ganglionic blockers and neuromuscular-blocking agents antagonize the muscarinic and nicotinic receptors.

Ganglionic and Neuromuscular-Blocking Agents

What are the most common Antimuscarinic drugs?

In order to understand Antimuscarinic drugs properly, it's required to classify them according to their chemistry.

The Most Common Antimuscarinic Drugs

Cholinergic Antagonists

The term "cholinergic antagonist" refers to agents that bind to cholinergic receptors (muscarinic or nicotinic) and block the effects of acetylcholine

Cholinergic Antagonists