Trade Name	Generic Name
Accupril	Quinipril
Aceon	Perindopril
Altace	Ramipril
Capoten	Captopril
Lotensin	Benazepril
Mavik	Trandolopril
Monopril	Fosinopril
Prinivil	Lisinopril
Univasc	Mosexipril
Vasotec	Enalapril
Zestril	Lisinopril

Trade Name	Generic Name
Accuretic	Quinapril/thiazide
Lotensin HCT	Benazepril/thiazide
Monopril HCT	Fosinopril/thiazide
Prinzide	Lisinopril/thiazide
Uniretic	Moexipril/thiazide
Vaserectic	Enalapril/thiazide
Zestoretic	Lisinopril/thiazide

Why you take the medication: ACE inhibitors are oral medication shown to be beneficial in treating heart failure by decreasing mortality and reducing hospitalization.

What the medication does: ACE inhibitors are medications that prevent the formation of a chemical in your body that promotes salt and water retention. ACE inhibitors also dilate your blood vessels to improve blood flow.

When to take the medication: This medication may be taken without regard to meals.

If you miss a dose: Take the dose when you remember, unless it is almost time for the next dose. Then, skip the forgotten dose. DO NOT take a double dose of this medication.

Side Effects: Cough, low blood pressure causing dizziness or lightheadedness, loss of taste, swelling of tongue, or difficulty breathing.

Precautions: Avoid salt substitutes containing potassium. TakeACE inhibitors and other medications (such as beta blockers) that lower blood pressure at least two hours apart. Change positions slowly, as you may experience momentary dizziness if you move too quickly.