Angiotensin II receptor blocker-associated angioedema: on the heels of ACE inhibitor angioedema.

Abdi, Reza; M 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.

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Authors:

Reza Abdi

Victor M 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...

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