[Angioedema due to ACE inhibitors and AT(1) receptor antagonists]

Hautarzt. 2006 Sep;57(9):808-10. doi: 10.1007/s00105-005-1046-y.
[Article in German]

Abstract

Acute drug-induced angioedema is a non-pruritic swelling of subcutaneous and submucosal tissue. It most occur occurs the mouth and larynx as well as lips and eyelids; less often other skin regions or even the gut can be involved. ACE inhibitor (ACEi)- induced angioedema typical occurs after several years on medication. A 72-year-old woman developed recurrent ACEi-induced angioedema. The drug was stopped and she received an AT(1)-receptor antagonist as an alternative antihypertensive. This medication also led to angioedema, which was not immediately recognized as medication-associated. AT(1)-receptor antagonists are not suitable alternatives for ACEi because they also carry an increased risk for inducing angioedema.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Angioedema / chemically induced*
  • Angioedema / prevention & control*
  • Angiotensin II Type 1 Receptor Blockers / adverse effects*
  • Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors / adverse effects*
  • Female
  • Humans

Substances

  • Angiotensin II Type 1 Receptor Blockers
  • Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors