Highly Effective Blood Pressure Medication has been Linked to Small Risk of Cancer
CANADA- The CBC.ca writes that a study came out that links a common form of blood pressure medication to a slightly higher risk of developing lung cancer. The study means that doctors will have to factor in the risks when prescribing these medications to patients and must fully inform patients of the risks so that individuals have … [Read more...] about Highly Effective Blood Pressure Medication has been Linked to Small Risk of Cancer
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
ACE Inhibitors Side Effects May Link To Birth Defects Lawsuits
ACE Inhibitors May Cause Birth Defects. ACE inhibitors (angiotensin-converting enzyme) are used for monitoring blood pressure, treating heart failure and preventing kidney damage in people with hypertension or diabetes. ACE inhibitors have been on the market for 25 years, and work by relaxing blood vessels and increasing … [Read more...] about ACE Inhibitors Side Effects May Link To Birth Defects Lawsuits
Taking Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole Risk
Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole Increase Risk of Sudden Death. A study published in the BMJ found an increased risk of sudden death among patients taking trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole while also on renin-angiotensin system blockers, including angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE-inhibitors) and angiotensin receptor … [Read more...] about Taking Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole Risk
