Lotensin is part of a class of drugs called angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors, or ACE inhibitors for short.
Lotensin is manufactured by Novartis Pharmaceuticals.
Lotensin: How Does It Work?
Lotensin is part of a class of drugs called ACE inhibitors. ACE stands for angiotensin-converting enzyme. Lotensin 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, Lotensin causes blood vessels to relax, which can
lower blood pressure.
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blood pressure reading consists of two numbers -- for example: 120/80. The top number is known as the
systolic blood pressure and the bottom number is the
diastolic blood pressure. During clinical studies in people taking Lotensin, systolic
blood pressure (the top number) decreased on average by 6 to 12 mmHg and diastolic blood pressure (the bottom number) decreased by 4 to 7 mmHg on average. The higher the dose of Lotensin, the greater the drop in blood pressure tended to be.