Term: Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors (ACEIs)

Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2008-02-28

Definition:

A therapeutic class of drug commonly used to treat hypertension and other cardiovascular risks. In the Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical (ATC) drug classification, the first four digits of ACEI drugs are C09A and C09B.

Related terms 

• Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical (ATC) Drug Classification System
• Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitor Use
• Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonists (A2RAs)
• Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers (ARB)

References 

• Morgan SG, Kozyrskyj A, Metge C, Roos NP. Pharmaceuticals: Therapeutic interchange and pricing policies. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2003. [Report] [Summary] (View)

Term used in 

• Katz A, Bogdanovic B, Soodeen R. Physician Integrated Network Baseline Evaluation: Linking Electronic Medical Records and Administrative Data. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2010. [Report] [Summary] (View)
• Metge C, Kozyrskyj A, Dahl M, Yogendran M, Roos NP. Pharmaceuticals: Focussing on Appropriate Utilization. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2003. [Report] [Summary] (View)