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Altace

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Noun1.Altace - an ACE inhibitor (trade name Altace) used to treat high blood pressure or in some patients who have had a heart attack
ACE inhibitor, angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor - an antihypertensive drug that blocks the formation of angiotensin II in the kidney, leading to relaxation of the arteries; promotes the excretion of salt and water by inhibiting the activity of the angiotensin converting enzyme; also used to treat congestive heart failure
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I tracked down an HMO that used Irvin despite his shameless interest in his patients' well-being, so Irvin was able to prescribe Altace to lower my blood pressure, except my new HMO drug plan won't pay for Altace but would pay for a similar drug that also worked but which made me cough.
ACE inhibitors include Lotensin, captopril, enalapril, Monopril, Prinivil/Zestril, Univasc, Aceon, Accupril, Altace and Mavik.
Another place where the shares may find a bit of support is from last week's news that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted its supplemental new drug application filing seeking a new indication for its kidney treatment, Altace.
 
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