ACE inhibitors are commonly used to help reduce proteinuria (protein in the urine) and protect kidney function. Some of the most frequently prescribed ones include:
- Lisinopril – one of the most widely used for kidney protection
- Ramipril – often prescribed for its kidney-protective effects
- Enalapril – another common Show Full Answer
ACE inhibitors are commonly used to help reduce proteinuria (protein in the urine) and protect kidney function. Some of the most frequently prescribed ones include:
- Lisinopril – one of the most widely used for kidney protection
- Ramipril – often prescribed for its kidney-protective effects
- Enalapril – another common option
- Benazepril – sometimes used in kidney disease management
- Fosinopril – another option your doctor may consider
These medications work by blocking a hormone called angiotensin-2, which helps lower blood pressure and reduce the strain on your kidney filters — helping to slow protein leakage into urine. It's really important to know that ACE inhibitors can raise potassium levels in the blood (a condition called hyperkalemia), which is something to watch closely with kidney disease. Your doctor will likely monitor your potassium and kidney function regularly if you're on one of these medications.
Always talk with your nephrologist before starting, stopping, or changing any medication.
June 11
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