Consider an ARB in Some Patients With ACEI-Induced Angioedema

July 2014

Questions often come up about whether it's okay to use an ARB in patients who have angioedema while on an ACE inhibitor.

Angioedema from an ACEI isn't very common. Only about 1 in 300 patients get it overall...and about 1 in 100 African Americans.

Angioedema can occur within a week of starting the ACEI...or sometimes after patients have been on the drug for many years.

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Table of Contents

Neurology & Pain Consider Prescribing Naloxone for Patients At Risk of Opioid Overdose
Cholesterol Focus On Statin Dose Instead of LDL Levels
Infectious Diseases Relieve Fears Over Middle East Respiratory Syndrome
Infectious Diseases Treat Patients Who Develop a Lyme Rash
Antidepressants Cross-Taper When Switching Antidepressants
Cardiology Consider an ARB in Some Patients With ACEI-Induced Angioedema
Diabetes Double-Check Electronic Rxs for Insulin Products
Dermatology Use Alternatives to Oral Ketoconazole for Tinea Versicolor
HIV & AIDS Recommend Acetaminophen for "Start-Up Syndrome" With Truvada
Insomnia Minimize Residual Effects of Hypnotics
Anticoagulants Consider Warfarin or Eliquis When GI Bleeding Risk is High
Insulin Avoid Using Sliding Scale Insulin Alone in Noncritical Patients
Substance Use Disorder Try to Stick With Non-Opioids for Cough