The most significant adverse effect of ACE inhibition is
Correct Answer: Hypotension
Description: On initiation of therapy ACE inhibitors may cause significant hypotension -first dose phenomenon. Hence treatment should be staed with small doses and if patients are on diuretic it is temporarily stopped. Hyperkalemia is another side effect. Ref: KD tripathi 8th ed Page no 129
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