ACE Inhibitors Link to Lung Cancer
USA- Medscape.com reports that angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors, or ACE inhibitors, have been associated with an increased risk of developing lung cancer. The drug is used to treat patients diagnosed with high blood pressure. The study has linked these drugs to a 14 percent increase in the risk of developing lung … [Read more...] about ACE Inhibitors Link to Lung Cancer
ACE Inhibitors Link to Angioedema
USA- According to the MayoClinic.org, angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors can potentially cause life-threatening angioedema in some patients. The condition is more prevalent in patients with African heritage. ACE inhibitors are a type of drug used to lower blood pressure. The medication works by helping to relax a … [Read more...] about ACE Inhibitors Link to Angioedema
ACE Inhibitors Connected to Angioedema in Smokers
USA- The MayoClinic.org writes that a type of blood pressure medication, angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors have been connected to angioedema, especially in people who smoke. ACE inhibitors are used to relax a patient’s blood vessels. The drug prevents the body’s production of the enzyme angiotensin II. The enzyme can … [Read more...] about ACE Inhibitors Connected to Angioedema in Smokers
