Renin inhibitor
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Overview
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.
External links
External links
- Renin inhibitor aliskiren leads to dose-dependent blood pressure reductions – medicalnewstoday.com.
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