renin inhibitor

Introduction

see aliskiren (only known example 2012)

Indications

• treatment of hypertension

Contraindications

• pregnancy
• hypovolemia

Mechanism of action

• inhibits renin
• vasodilator

More general terms

• renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system inhibitor (RAAS inhibitor)
• protease inhibitor

More specific terms

• aliskiren (Tekturna, Rasilez)

Additional terms

• renin; angiotensinogenase (REN)