What Are The Differences Between Beta Blockers And Ace Inhibitors?

Posted on Sat, 31 Dec 2016

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Question : Is IC Carvedilol an anti-platelet medication?
Is IC Lisinopril an anti-platelet medication?
What's the difference between these two medications?
What is the difference between anti-platelet and beta blocker and ace inhibitor?

Answered by Dr. Benard Shehu (59 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Short answer

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you for asking!
I read your query very carefully.

Carvedilol is a betablocker and isn't an antiplatelet agent. The betablockers block the adrenaline beta receptors and doesn't have any antiplatelet activity. The antiplatelet agents inhibit the platet aggregation and by doing so they inhibit clotting formation.

Lisinopril is an ACE inhibitor and isn't an antiplatelet agent. The ACE inhibitors doesn't have any antiplatelet activity they only inhibit the angiotensine converting enzyme.

Hope this will be of help!
Wish you health!
Dr. Shehu

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