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Angiotensin Converting Enzyme
ACE inhibitors are better taken in the evening
June 17th, 2005
Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors should be taken in the evening for a more protective effect, as well as relief from associated dry cough. According to scientists writing in the journal Clinical and Experimental Hypertension, "Chronotherapy can improve the effectiveness and reduce the adverse reactions of drugs and actually is used for several conditions including cardiovascular diseases. Although angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors are available for the therapy of patients with hypertension and/or heart failure, these agents have some characteristic adverse effects such as angioedema and dry cough." M. Ohmori and...
Source: Drug Week (2005-06-17)
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