Drug safety

Current status of angiotensin receptor blocker recalls

Our analysis of data from FDA's assessment of currently marketed angiotensin receptor blocker drugs, with regard to nitrosamine impurities

Hypertension hot potato — anatomy of the angiotensin-receptor blocker recalls

We provide insights into the effects of recent blood pressure medication recalls on patients, healthcare providers, and health systems.

Effect of bradykinin receptor antagonism on ACE inhibitor-associated angioedema

Pollen count and presentation of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor-associated angioedema

The incidence of angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor-associated angioedema is increased in patients with seasonal allergies. **OBJECTIVE:** We tested the hypothesis that patients with ACE inhibitor-associated angioedema present during …

Genetic variants associated with angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor-associated angioedema

**OBJECTIVE:** The objective of this study was to identify genetic variants associated with angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor-associated angioedema. **PARTICIPANTS AND METHODS:** We carried out a genome-wide association study in 175 …

Association of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor-associated angioedema with transplant and immunosuppressant use

**BACKGROUND:** Immunosuppressants decrease circulating dipeptidyl peptidase IV (DPPIV) activity in transplant patients, and decreased DPPIV activity has been associated with angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor-associated angioedema. One …

Sex-dependent and race-dependent association of XPNPEP2 C-2399A polymorphism with angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor-associated angioedema

**BACKGROUND:** Angioedema is a rare adverse effect of angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, which occurs more commonly in women and black Americans. Angioedema is thought to result from decreased degradation of vasoactive peptides. During …

Les effets secondaires aigus des inhibiteurs de l’enzyme de conversion de l’angiotensine dont l’angioœdème, différents dans leur étiologie clinique, partagent une physiopathologie semblable

Dipeptidyl peptidase IV in angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor associated angioedema

Angioedema is a potentially life-threatening adverse effect of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors. Bradykinin and substance P, substrates of angiotensin-converting enzyme, increase vascular permeability and cause tissue edema in animals. …

Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor-associated angioedema

Angioedema, characterized by swelling of the lips, face, and tongue, occurs in anywhere from 0.1% to 6% of angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor users. The incidence is more common in black Americans than in white Americans, in women than in …