ACE Inhibitors / Angiotensin II Antagonists

Question 1

ACE Inhibitors / Angiotensin II Antagonists: Prescribes for

Answer 1

Heart failure, hypertension:

Question 2

ACE Inhibitors examples

Answer 2

Ramipril, lisinopril, captopril

Question 3

Angiotensin II Antagonists examples

Answer 3

Losartan, candesartan

Question 4

ACE Inhibitors / Angiotensin II Antagonists: Contraindications

Answer 4

Pregnancy / breastfeeding, previous allergic reaction to ACE inhibitor

Question 5

ACE Inhibitors / Angiotensin II Antagonists: Common side effects

Answer 5

Hyperkalaemia, postural hypotension, constipation, diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting

Question 6

ACE Inhibitors / Angiotensin II Antagonists: Specific side effects

Answer 6

ACE inhibitors cause a persistent dry cough (due to rise in bradykinin) and angioedema.

• Avoid potassium-rich diets if not taking a drug which lowers potassium alongside (e.g., a thiazide or loop diuretic)