ACE inhibitors - to treat high blood pressure.
Examples of ACE inhibitors include:
Benazepril (Lotensin)
Enalapril (Vasotec)
Lisinopril (Prinivil, Zestril)
Side effects include dry cough, increased blood-potassium level, rash. ACE
inhibitors can cause localized areas of your tissues to swell up. If it occurs in the throat, that swelling can be life-threatening (BREATHING COMPROMISED)!!!
My patient experienced these symptoms, dry cough, rash, and couldn't tolerate the Enalapril.
ARBs - Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers (ARBs)to treat high blood pressure
Side effects include chest pain, unrelenting headache, swelling of extremities, face, or tongue,muscle weakness or pain, or diffulty breathing or an unusual cough.
Cozaar (Losartan)
Diovan (Valsartan)
Avapro (Irbesartan)
Benicar (Olmesartan
A little note, my patient is allergic to both Diovan, and Enalapril. Imagine the blood pressure sky high!!!
Corticosteroids - reduce swelling and decreases the body's ability to fight infections.
Prednisone
Side effects include weight gain,muscle weakness or joint pain, changes in behavior, slow healing, extreme fatigue, vision problems, rash, and itching among others.
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