Drug-induced angioedema
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Drug-induced angioedema
is a known complication of the use of angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors
and angiotensin II antagonists
. The angioedema
appears to be dose dependent as it may resolve with decreased dose.
Angioedema
Angioedema or Quincke's edema is the rapid swelling of the dermis, subcutaneous tissue, mucosa and submucosal tissues. It is very similar to urticaria, but urticaria, commonly known as hives, occurs in the upper dermis...
is a known complication of the use of angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors
ACE inhibitor
ACE inhibitors or angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors are a group of drugs used primarily for the treatment of hypertension and congestive heart failure...
and angiotensin II antagonists
Angiotensin II receptor antagonist
Angiotensin II receptor antagonists, also known as angiotensin receptor blockers , AT1-receptor antagonists or sartans, are a group of pharmaceuticals which modulate the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system...
. The angioedema
Angioedema
Angioedema or Quincke's edema is the rapid swelling of the dermis, subcutaneous tissue, mucosa and submucosal tissues. It is very similar to urticaria, but urticaria, commonly known as hives, occurs in the upper dermis...
appears to be dose dependent as it may resolve with decreased dose.