Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker‐Associated Angioedema: On the Heels of ACE Inhibitor Angioedema

Abdi, Reza; Dong, Victor; J. Lee, Cynthia; Adu Ntoso, K.

doi:10.1592/phco.22.13.1173.33517

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Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker‐Associated Angioedema: On the Heels of ACE Inhibitor Angioedema

Published in Pharmacotherapy The Journal of Human Pharmacology and Drug Therapy • Sep 1, 2002

Authors:

Reza Abdi

Victor Dong

Cynthia J. Lee

Abstract

Angioedema and cough are known side effects of angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors. Angiotensin-converting enzyme is a potent inhibitor of kinase II, which facilitates the breakdown of bradykinin. An increase in bradykinin levels results in continued prostaglandin E2 synthesis, vasodilati...

Subject

Angioedema

Bradykinin

Enalapril

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