title: [Adverse effects of angiotensin II type 1 receptor blockers ].
abstract: Angiotensin II type 1 receptor blockers belong to a novel class of cardiovascular agents that is characterized by excellent tolerance. The overall rate of their side effects is similar to that of placebo. Specific nonproductive cough is much less common during treatment with angiotensin II blockers compared with angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors. Nevertheless serious side effects very rarely occur with angiotensin II blockers and include cough, angioneurotic edema, anemia, liver damage, renal failure, aggravation of angina and migraine. The data of current literature concerning adverse effects of angiotensin II in different clinical situations are extensively reviewed. Angiotensin II type 1 receptor blockers are not considered to be safe in pregnancy, bilateral renal artery stenosis and severe renal or hepatic impairment.
authors.forename: D V
authors.initials: DV
authors.lastname: Preobrazhenskiĭ
authors.forename: B A
authors.initials: BA
authors.lastname: Sidorenko
mesh_terms: D057911:Angiotensin Receptor Antagonists; D000806:Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000188:drug therapy*; D044140:Receptor, Angiotensin, Type 1; D011945:Receptors, Angiotensin / Q000187:drug effects*
chemical_list: D057911:Angiotensin Receptor Antagonists; D000806:Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors; D044140:Receptor, Angiotensin, Type 1; D011945:Receptors, Angiotensin