Renin Inhibitors

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Also known as:  Direct Renin Inhibitors

 

Description

Renin Inhibitors are a group of Antihypertensive Prescribed Medications.

 

Conventional Medical Usage of Renin Inhibitors

Cardiovascular System

 Renin Inhibitors may lower elevated Blood Pressure in High Blood Pressure patients.

 

Mechanism of Action

Enzymes

 Renin Inhibitors inhibit Renin (the enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of Angiotensinogen to Angiotensin 1).

 

Types of Renin Inhibitors

 Aliskiren

 

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