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?
Calcium channel blockers
Beta blockers
ACE inhibitors
Diuretics
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.
Hypeension, Arrhythmias, Dyslipidemia