A Case Report of Losartan Induced Angioedema

Angiotensin-converting-enzyme inhibitors (ACEI) and Angiotensin Receptor Blockers (ARBs) are commonly used to manage hypertension and cardiovascular diseases. Although angioedema due to ACEI is a well-known side effect, only a few cases are associated with ARBs, such as losartan. Medication-induced...

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Published in:Curēus (Palo Alto, CA) CA), 2023-03, Vol.15 (3), p.e36525
Main Authors: Vedantam, Venkata, Magacha, Hezborn M, Vedantam, Neethu, Dahya, Vanessa, Abu-Heija, Usama
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Airway management
Allergy/Immunology
Angioedema
Anti-inflammatory agents
Antibiotics
Blood pressure
Case reports
Creatinine
Drug dosages
Edema
Enzymes
Histamine
Hypertension
Internal Medicine
Laboratories
Patients
Tongue
Urticaria
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Summary:Angiotensin-converting-enzyme inhibitors (ACEI) and Angiotensin Receptor Blockers (ARBs) are commonly used to manage hypertension and cardiovascular diseases. Although angioedema due to ACEI is a well-known side effect, only a few cases are associated with ARBs, such as losartan. Medication-induced angioedema has been known for many years; however, the mechanism by which many medications cause angioedema is not clearly understood. Here we present the case of angioedema in a 50-year-old male taking losartan after he developed acute kidney disease.
ISSN:2168-8184
2168-8184
DOI:10.7759/cureus.36525