<unk>  is a medication of the angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor and is used to treat high blood pressure, heart failure, and after heart attacks. For high blood pressure it is usually a first-line treatment. It is also used to prevent kidney problems in people with diabetes mellitus.<unk>  is taken by mouth. Full effect may take up to four weeks to occur. Common side effects include headache, dizziness, feeling tired, cough, nausea, and rash. Serious side effects may include low blood pressure, liver problems, high blood potassium, and angioedema. Use is not recommended during the entire duration of pregnancy as it may harm the baby.<unk>  works by inhibiting the renin–angiotensin–aldosterone system.<unk>  was patented in 1978 and approved for medical use in the United States in 1987. It is available as a generic medication. In 2019, it was the third most commonly prescribed medication in the United States, with more than 91 million prescriptions. In July 2016, an oral solution formulation of<unk>  was approved for use in the United States.
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