Adverse dermatologic effects of cardiovascular drug therapy: part II.
Cardiovascular disease is common, affecting an increasing number of persons as the population ages. To combat this growing health problem, physicians use a multitude of medications in the treatment of their patients. Although pharmacologic therapy greatly enhances quality of life for a majority of patients, there is always the potential for an unfavorable reaction. For example, cardiovascular drugs can induce a vast array of adverse dermatologic responses. This article reviews the various cutaneous reaction patterns that can occur as a result of treatment with class III, IV, and other antiarrhythmic agents, ACE inhibitors, Angiotensin II receptor blockers, and diuretics.
Frishman
William H
WH
Departments of Medicine and Dermatology, New York Medical College, Valhalla, New York 10605, USA.
Brosnan
Brian D
BD
Grossman
Marc
M
Dasgupta
Debasish
D
Sun
Diana K
DK
D002317:Cardiovascular Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced*; D017211:Treatment Failure
D002317:Cardiovascular Agents