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What are the common adverse effects associated with ACE inhibitors used in heart failure treatment?
Common adverse effects of ACE inhibitors used in heart failure treatment include hypotension, an unproductive cough, hyperkalaemia, taste disturbances, and progressive renal impairment.
Key points
- Hypotension is a frequent adverse effect.
- An unproductive cough may occur due to bradykinin accumulation.
- Hyperkalaemia is a risk associated with ACE inhibitors.
- Taste disturbances can affect patients taking these medications.
- Progressive renal impairment may develop during treatment.
Source:Fundamentals of Pharmacology: An Applied Approach for Nursing and Health· Drugs used to treat cardiac insufficiency· p. 533–549
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