Blood Pressure Med Lisinopril Caused Rare Case of Small Bowel Angioedema, Report Shows

Lisinopril, a medication widely used to treat high blood pressure and other cardiovascular disorders, sometimes may trigger small bowel angioedema, suggests a case report. While rare, physicians should recognize angioedema as a possible side effect of lisinopril, and provide timely diagnosis and adequate treatment in the presence of acute abdominal pain.

Common Blood Pressure Medication May Cause Small Bowel Angioedema, Case Report Shows

Medications used to treat hypertension and other cardiovascular diseases may sometimes trigger angioedema, a case report of a woman with small bowel angioedema suggests. While rare, the report highlights the importance of recognizing these treatment-related side effects for timely diagnosis and adequate treatment. The case report, “…