A hypeensive patient was staed on some anti-hypeensive drug but he developed dry cough. Which of the following drug can be responsible for this effect?
Correct Answer: ACE inhibitors
Description: ACE inhibitors blocks conversion of Angiotensin I- ACE Angiotensin II ACE inhibitors --> increase bradykinin action --> Cough & Angioedema Adverse effects of ACE inhibitors: C - Cough A - Angioedema P - Prodrugs, except captopril & lisinopril (active) T - Taste alteration O - Ohostatic hypotension P - Pregnancy R - Renal aery stenosis - b/l I - Increase k+ L - Lowers risk of Diabetic Nephropathy.
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