To report a case of fatal angioedema associated with the use of lisinopril, a long-acting angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor
Current knowledge shows that the underlying pathophysiological mechanism is an excess of bradykinin, most likely due to ineffective breakdown pathways
C1 esterase inhibitor use in the management of lisinopril-induced angioedema: A case series
No recurrence of angioedema since being off lisinopril
More common side effects in people taking lisinopril for heart failure Lisinopril may cause serious side effects
Bowel wall angioedema presents as colicky abdominal pain
We reviewed nine cases of angioedema associated with lisinopril use seen in the emergency department at our hospital among 1,970 patients that had been prescribed lisinopril from March 1989 to May 1990
Here are some stories: An extreme side effect is swelling, which is called angioedema
Purpose of Review This study aims to examine current knowledge on the occurrence, pathophysiology, and treatment of angioedema among patients who receive angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors
Both potassium-sparing diuretics and lisinopril can increase potassium levels in your blood
Pregnancy Lisinopril is contraindicated during pregnancy as it can cause harm to the developing fetus
Of these, approximately 110,000 are coded as angioedema (either hereditary or acquired) compared with 979,400 coded as allergic reactions []
Since angioedema is a drug class effect, it is very important that physicians consider these
Allergic reactions, including angioedema (swelling of airways and
Patients should be so advised and told to report immediately any signs or symptoms suggesting angioedema (swelling of face, extremities, eyes, lips, tongue, difficulty in swallowing or Angioedema may result from a deficiency of the C1 inhibitor, which causes a condition known as hereditary angioedema and is mediated by bradykinin
An itchy raised rash called (hives