Which of the following is true regarding enalapril treatment in patients of essential hypeension?
Correct Answer: Decreased angiotensin II concentration in the blood
Description: Enalapril is an Angiotensin conveing enzyme inhibitor- concentration of Angiotensin II in the blood will decrease.Enalapril may offer ceain advantages over captopril:1.) More potent2.) Its absorption is not affected by food.3.) Onset of action is slower (due to need for conversion to active metabolite), less liable to cause abrupt first dose hypotension.4.) Has a longer duration of action: most hypeensives can be treated with single daily dose.5.) Rashes and loss of taste are probably less frequent.
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