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Renin inhibitor

Renin inhibitor, or inhibitors of renin, are a new group of pharmaceuticals that are used primarily in treatment of hypertension.

They act on the juxtaglomerular cells of kidney, which produce renin in response to decreased blood flow.

Examples

v • d • e Agents acting on the renin-angiotensin system (C09)
ACE inhibitors	Benazepril • Captopril • Enalapril • Fosinopril • Lisinopril • Perindopril • Quinapril • Ramipril • Spirapril • Trandolapril
Angiotensin II receptor antagonists (AIIRA)	Candesartan • Eprosartan • Irbesartan • Losartan • Olmesartan • Tasosartan • Telmisartan • Valsartan
Renin inhibitors	Aliskiren • Remikiren

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