👉 How to remember ACE inhibitor side effects with ACE 💊

👉 How to remember ACE inhibitor side effects with ACE 💊 

🩺 Angioedema – Angioedema is a rare but serious side effect where there is rapid swelling of the deeper layers of the skin, often around the eyes, lips, face, and sometimes the throat and airways. This can cause difficulty breathing, which requires immediate medical attention. It is thought to occur due to the accumulation of bradykinin, a peptide that causes blood vessels to dilate.

🩺 Dry Cough – One of the most common side effects of ACE inhibitors is a persistent dry cough. This happens because ACE inhibitors increase the levels of bradykinin and substance P in the respiratory tract, leading to irritation and triggering a cough reflex. The cough usually resolves after discontinuing the medication, and an alternative antihypertensive may be needed.

🩺 Elevated K (hyperkalemia) – ACE inhibitors can interfere with the kidneys' ability to regulate potassium levels, leading to hyperkalemia, or elevated potassium in the blood. This can cause symptoms like muscle weakness, fatigue, and abnormal heart rhythms. Regular monitoring of potassium levels and kidney function is important when taking ACE inhibitors, and dietary adjustments or medications may be needed to manage potassium levels.

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