“…The effect on the glomerular filtration rate is variable and depends on the experimental conditions (Mimran et al, 1979;Hollenberg et al, 1981;McNabb et al, 1986;Navis et al, 1986). Captopril and enalapril cause acute natriuresis (Brunner et al, 1981;Hollenberg et al, 1981;McNabb et al, 1986;Navis et al, 1986) which may be accompanied by potassium retention (Atlas et al, 1979;Navis et al, 1986) or in the case of enalapril by kaliuresis (McNabb et al, 1985(McNabb et al, , 1986. Both drugs have been reported to increase prostaglandin levels (Swartz et al, 1980;Oparil et al, 1983) but there are no data for cilazapril.…”