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Renin inhibitor



Renin inhibitor, or inhibitors of renin, are a new group of pharmaceuticals that are used primarily in treatment of hypertension.

They act on the juxtaglomerular cells of kidney, which produce renin in response to decreased blood flow.

Examples

See also

  • Renin-angiotensin system
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Agents acting on the renin-angiotensin system (C09)
ACE inhibitorsBenazepril • Captopril • Enalapril • Fosinopril • Lisinopril • Perindopril • Quinapril • Ramipril • Spirapril • Trandolapril
Angiotensin II receptor antagonists (AIIRA)Candesartan • Eprosartan • Irbesartan • Losartan • Olmesartan • Tasosartan • Telmisartan • Valsartan
Renin inhibitorsAliskiren • Remikiren
 
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