Question

14. Which of the following is an example of direct renin inhibitor
(A) Aliskiren
(B) Captopril
(C) Enalapril
(D) Telmisartan​

Answer 1

Answer:

Aliskiren

is effective in lowering blood pressure, but as of 20 April 2012 the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning of possible risks when using aliskiren or blood pressure medicines containing aliskiren with ACE inhibitors and angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) in patients with diabetes or kidney ( ...