RAAS-active drugs
- Modify renin-angiotensin-aldosterone signaling
- Includes ACEi, ARB, MRA + related agents
- K+, creatinine + blood pressure often change
- Valuable in HTN, HF + kidney disease
- Avoid inappropriate dual RAAS blockade
Class at a glance
- Modify renin-angiotensin-aldosterone signaling
Practical pearls
- Includes ACEi, ARB, MRA + related agents
Safety / monitoring
- Avoid inappropriate dual RAAS blockade
Clinical role
- K+, creatinine + blood pressure often change
- Valuable in HTN, HF + kidney disease
Self-check
- Which major drug groups are included in RAAS-active drugs?
ACEi, ARB, MRA + related agents.
Drugs in this class (30)
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