Question

A 55-year-old man with heart failure is started on an ACE inhibitor (ramipril). He returns with a persistent dry cough. Which drug class can be substituted to avoid the cough but maintain similar haemodynamic benefits?

Accepted Answer

Angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)

Answer

Beta-blocker

Answer

Calcium channel blocker

Answer

Loop diuretic

Answer

Aldosterone antagonist

Practice question

A 55-year-old man with heart failure is started on an ACE inhibitor (ramipril). He returns with a persistent dry cough. Which drug class can be substituted to avoid the cough but maintain similar haemodynamic benefits?