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Oral ACE Inhibitors for Hypertension in Children

Medication

Some Adverse Effects

Comments

CaptoprilCaptopril

Common adverse effects: Cough, headache, dizziness

Severe adverse effects: Fetal toxicity, hyperkalemia, acute kidney injury, angioedema

Contraindications include pregnancy and history of angioedema.

Dosage adjustments are needed for children who have renal dysfunction.

EnalaprilEnalapril

LisinoprilLisinopril

ACE = angiotensin-converting enzyme.