Inappropriate use of antitussives for treatment of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor-induced dry cough

• In: Poster presentation
• At: Seoul (South Korea) (2017)
• Type: Poster
• Poster code: POS-SAPS-036
• By: KWON, Ik Tae (Seoul National University, College of Pharmacy, Korea, Republic Of)
• Co-author(s): Ik Tae Kwon: College of Pharmacy, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea, Republic Of
  Youran Noh: College of Pharmacy, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea, Republic Of
  Song Hee Hong: College of Pharmacy, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea, Republic Of
  
• Abstract:

  Background

  Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEI) can induce a dry cough, especially more frequently among Asians. If professionals fail to detect ACEI-induced dry cough, patients are at risk of getting antitussives inappropriately instead of getting switched to Angiotensin Receptor Blockers (ARB).

  Purpose

  The aim of the study was to assess..

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