ACE inhibitor (-pril) vs ARB (-sartan)
Question
A pharmacy technician is preparing a list of a patient's blood pressure medicines for the pharmacist, grouped by drug class. For each drug, select its class.
| Row | Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor | Angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) |
|---|---|---|
| Enalapril | ✓ Correct | Not correct |
| Valsartan | Not correct | ✓ Correct |
| Captopril | ✓ Correct | Not correct |
| Losartan | Not correct | ✓ Correct |
Answer
Enalapril: Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor · Valsartan: Angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) · Captopril: Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor · Losartan: Angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)
Rationale
Enalapril and captopril are ACE inhibitors. Valsartan and losartan are ARBs, which block angiotensin II receptors rather than the enzyme that produces angiotensin II.
Sources
- Enalapril Maleate (enalapril maleate) oral prescribing information, REMEDYREPACK INC.
- Losartan Potassium (losartan potassium) oral prescribing information, Cardinal Health 107, LLC
- Valsartan (valsartan) oral prescribing information, Aphena Pharma Solutions - Tennessee, LLC
- Enalapril Maleate (enalapril maleate) oral prescribing information, Coupler LLC
- valsartan (valsartan) oral prescribing information, Jubilant Cadista Pharmaceuticals Inc.
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