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ACEI Statement
What to Send
- ACEIs that have been tried and failed.
- Would not be as effective.
- Would cause adverse effects.
Common ACEI
- Benazepril (Lotensin)
- Captopril
- Enalapril (Vasotec)
- Fosinopril
- Lisinopril (Prinivil, Zestril)
- Moexipril
- Perindopril
- Quinapril (Accupril)
- Ramipril (Altace)
- Trandolapril
ARB Statement
What angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs) have been tried or would they not be appropriate?
What Should I Send?
- Any ARBs that have been tried and failed.
- If the prescriber believes other ARBs would not be as effective.
- If the prescriber believes other ARBs would cause adverse effects.
Common ARBs:
- Candesartan (Atacand)
- Eprosartan (Teveten)
- Irbesartan (Avapro)
- Losartan (Cozaar)
- Olmesartan (Benicar)
- Telmisartan (Micardis)
- Valsartan (Diovan)
Hospitalization Risk
Has the patient recently been hospitalized or are they at significant risk of being hospitalized due to hypertension or associated conditions?
What Should I Send?
- Hospitalized recently due to hypertension or associated conditions.
- At high risk of hospitalization due to hypertension or associated conditions.
- History of hospitalization due to hypertension.
Other Drugs
Very rarely other drugs will be asked for. This may include:
What Should I Send?
- Beta blockers (e.g. metoprolol)
- Calcium channel blockers (e.g. amlodipine)
- Diuretics (e.g. hydrochlorothiazide)