Lingual angioedema after perindopril use.
We report a case of severe lingual edema and airway compromise associated with angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor use. Although angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors are generally considered as safe drugs, angioedema may induce severe respiratory distress and death.
Lapostolle
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Réanimation Toxicologique, Hôpital Fernand Widal, Paris, France.
Borron
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Bekka
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Baud
F J
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D000799:Angioedema / Q000139:chemically induced*; D000806:Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000188:drug therapy; D007211:Indoles / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008260:Macroglossia / Q000139:chemically induced*; D008875:Middle Aged; D020913:Perindopril
D000806:Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors; D007211:Indoles; D020913:Perindopril