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ACE Inhibitors

ACE inhibitors are used to treat hypertension, diabetic nephropathy, heart attack, heart failure and coronary artery disease. They work by relaxing blood vessels, allowing blood to flow easier to the heart and brain.

Why are ace inhibitors prescribed?

  1. Hypertension (34%)
  2. Heart Failure (33%)
  3. Heart Attack (32%)
  4. Coronary Artery Disease (0%)
  5. Diabetic Nephropathy (0%)

Key takeaways

ACE inhibitors are used to treat high blood pressure, heart failure, and to improve survival after a heart attack. They also have other uses, such as protecting your kidneys if you have diabetes. ACE inhibitors work by relaxing your blood vessels, which helps to lower blood pressure and make it easier for your heart to pump blood. These medications are usually taken as oral pills. Examples include lisinopril (Zestril), benazepril (Lotensin), enalapril (Vasotec), and ramipril (Altace). You can talk to a healthcare professional to find the best option for you.

Prices for popular ACE Inhibitors medications
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Lisinopril (Prinivil, Zestril) is an inexpensive drug used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. It is also given to reduce the risk of death after a heart attack. It is more popular than comparable drugs. It is available in generic and brand versions. It is covered by most Medicare and insurance plans, but some pharmacy coupons or cash prices may be lower.
Lisinopril (Prinivil, Zestril) is an inexpensive drug used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. It is also given to reduce the risk of death after a heart attack. It is more popular than comparable drugs. It is available in generic and brand versions. It is covered by most Medicare and insurance plans, but some pharmacy coupons or cash prices may be lower.
Enalapril (Epaned) is an expensive drug used alone or together with other medicines to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). This drug is less popular than comparable drugs. It is the only oral liquid ACE inhibitor available, and is only available in brand form. It is not covered by most Medicare and insurance plans, but manufacturer and pharmacy coupons can help offset the cost.
Enalapril (Vasotec) is an inexpensive drug used alone or together with other medications to treat high blood pressure. It is slightly less popular than comparable drugs. It is available in brand and generic versions. Generic enalapril is covered by most Medicare and insurance plans, but some pharmacy coupons or cash prices may be lower.
Quinapril (Accupril) is an inexpensive drug used alone or together with other medicines to treat high blood pressure. This drug is less popular than comparable drugs. It is available in brand and generic form. Generic quinapril is covered by most Medicare and insurance plans, but some pharmacy coupons or cash prices may be lower.
Ramipril (Altace) is a moderately priced drug used alone or together with other medicines to treat high blood pressure. This drug is slightly more popular than comparable drugs. It is available in brand and generic form. Generic ramipril is covered by most Medicare and insurance plans, but some pharmacy coupons or cash prices may be lower.
Benazepril (Lotensin) is an inexpensive drug used alone or together with other medicines to treat high blood pressure. This drug is slightly less popular than comparable drugs. It is available in brand and generic versions. Generic benazepril is covered by most Medicare and insurance plans, but some pharmacy coupons or cash prices may be lower.
Trandolapril is an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor used in the treatment of hypertension and heart failure. An ACE inhibitor given 24 hours after a heart attack improves outcome. It is also available as brand name Mavik, and in combination with verapamil, another type of blood pressure med. ARBs (Diovan, losartan) are a similar class of blood pressure medications.
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captopril

as low as$20
Captopril (Capoten) is a moderately priced drug is used alone or together with other medicines to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). This drug is less popular than comparable drugs. It is available in brand and generic versions. Generic captopril is covered by most Medicare and insurance plans, but pharmacy coupons or cash prices may be lower.
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fosinopril

as low as$23
Fosinopril (Monopril) is a moderately priced drug used alone or together with other medicines to treat high blood pressure. This drug is less popular than comparable drugs. It is only available in generic form, and in combination with the diuretic hydrochlorothiazide (as fosinopril/hctz). Brand name Monopril had the same active ingredient, but has been discontinued. Generic fosinopril is covered by most Medicare and insurance plans, but pharmacy coupons or cash prices may be lower.
Trandolapril (Mavik) is a moderately priced drug used alone or together with other medicines to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). This drug is less popular than comparable drugs. It is available in brand and generic versions. Generic trandolapril is covered by most Medicare and insurance plans, but pharmacy coupons or cash prices may be lower.
Perindopril (Aceon) is a moderately priced drug used alone or together with other medicines to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). This drug is less popular than comparable drugs. It is available in brand and generic versions. Generic perindopril is covered by most Medicare and insurance plans, but pharmacy coupons or cash prices may be lower.
ENALAPRILAT treats high blood pressure. It works by relaxing blood vessels, which decreases the amount of work the heart has to do. It belongs to a group of medications called ACE inhibitors.
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Qbrelis

as low as$660
LISINOPRIL treats high blood pressure and heart failure. It may also be used to prevent further damage after a heart attack. It works by relaxing blood vessels, which decreases the amount of work the heart has to do. It belongs to a group of medications called ACE inhibitors.
Disclaimer: Popularity is based on total prescriptions for the brand and generic versions of each drug, regardless of the condition being treated. Some drugs are prescribed for multiple conditions.

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