Open AccessEnalapril‐induced angioedema: A forgotten adverse event
Author(s) -
ManzurBarbur María Carolina,
MejiaSanjuanelo Ana Milena,
MartínezÁvila María Cristina,
ManzurJattin Fernando,
GarcíaDominguez Juan Camilo,
OrozcoSebá Beatriz
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.5944
Subject(s) - angioedema , medicine , enalapril , extravasation , edema , adverse effect , gastrointestinal tract , respiratory tract , dermatology , anesthesia , respiratory system , pathology , angiotensin converting enzyme , blood pressure
Angioedema is an edema of skin, mucosa, respiratory, and gastrointestinal tract, due to vascular permeability increase, resulting in plasma extravasation, which has been associated with multiple causes. We describe a case of a patient who was prescribed with enalapril and presented with symptoms suggestive of angioedema.