Angioedema associated with angiotensin II receptor antagonist losartan.

Abstract

Angioedema has not been associated with losartan therapy in hemodialysis patients, as it has been with angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors. We report the case of a hemodialysis patient who previously had angioedema after therapy with ACE inhibitors and again had angioedema while taking losartan. We suggest caution in using losartan in patients with known sensitivity to ACE inhibitors manifested by angioedema.

• Authors: P K Sharma, J J Yium
• Journal: Southern medical journal (South Med J) Vol. 90 Issue 5 Pg. 552-3 (May 1997) ISSN: 0038-4348 [Print] United States
• PMID: 9160080 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Angiotensin Receptor Antagonists
• Antihypertensive Agents
• Biphenyl Compounds
• Imidazoles
• Tetrazoles
• Losartan

Topics

• Angioedema (chemically induced)
• Angiotensin Receptor Antagonists
• Antihypertensive Agents (adverse effects, therapeutic use)
• Biphenyl Compounds (adverse effects, therapeutic use)
• Female
• Heart Failure (drug therapy)
• Humans
• Hypertension (drug therapy)
• Imidazoles (adverse effects, therapeutic use)
• Losartan
• Middle Aged
• Renal Dialysis
• Tetrazoles (adverse effects, therapeutic use)