ACE-I induced angioedema: a case report and review of literature

Authors

Philip Adebayo, Aga Khan UniversityFollow
Olutayo Christopher Alebiosu, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye, Nigeria

Document Type

Case Report

Department

Internal Medicine (East Africa)

Abstract

Although rare, angioedema has been documented to occur following the administration of angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors. Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors are the leading cause of drug induced angioedema. Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors induced angioedema is a class effect that can affect between 0.1% and 0.5% of patients taking the drug. It is rarely documented in Nigeria. Lisinopril is a commonly prescribed angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors-I which is considered to be generally safe and well tolerated. We report a case of angioedema following the use of lisinopril.

Comments

This work was published before the author joined Aga Khan University.

Publication (Name of Journal)

Cases Journal

Recommended Citation

Adebayo, P. B., & Alebiosu, O. C. (2009). ACE-I induced angioedema: a case report and review of literature. Cases journal, 2(1), 1-4.