Y52: Agents primarily affecting the cardiovascular system
Y52.4: Angiotensin-converting-enzyme inhibitors
Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors are a type of medication often used to manage certain heart and blood vessel conditions. Conditions treated with ACE inhibitors often include high blood pressure and heart failure, as these drugs work by relaxing your blood vessels, reducing blood volume, and hence making it easier for your heart to pump blood throughout your body. When taking ACE inhibitors, some people may experience certain side effects, such as cough, high levels of potassium in the blood, low blood pressure, dizziness, headache, fatigue, loss of taste, and occasional kidney problems. It is important to monitor these symptoms and report any significant changes to your healthcare provider to ensure optimum management of your health while using these medications.
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