Renin inhibitor
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Overview
Renin inhibitor, or inhibitors of renin, are a new group of pharmaceuticals that are used primarily in treatment of hypertension.
They act on the juxtaglomerular cells of kidney, which produce renin in response to decreased blood flow.
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External links
- Renin inhibitor aliskiren leads to dose-dependent blood pressure reductions - medicalnewstoday.com.