Altace is manufactured by King Pharmaceuticals.
Altace is licensed to treat a number of conditions. These
Altace uses include:
Altace is part of a class of drugs called ACE inhibitors; ACE stands for angiotensin-converting enzyme.
Altace helps to block the angiotensin-converting enzyme, which is normally part of a reaction in the body that causes the blood vessels to narrow (constrict). By blocking this enzyme, Altace causes blood vessels to relax, which can
lower blood pressure.
By helping blood vessels relax, Altace also increases the efficiency of the heart. This means that the heart does not have to work as hard and more blood can be pumped out to the rest of the body. Both of these are helpful for a person with congestive heart failure.