Direct renin inhibitors have the following properties. They:
1. Are primarily generic drugs
2. Are a renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) medication that is safe during pregnancy
3. Can be used with an angiotensin-converting enzyme and angiotensin II receptor blocker medications for stronger impact
4. "Shut down" the entire RAAS cycle
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