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Amlodipine-induced angioedema: An unusual complication of a common medication.

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  • 05/22/2025
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Authors
    Merin Kuruvilla, Emory UniversityN Sanan, Saint Vincent Hospital
Language
  • English
Date
  • 2018-01
Publisher
  • SAGE Publishing
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  • © The Author(s) 2018
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ISSN
  • 2152-6575
Volume
  • 9
Start Page
  • 2152656718764139
End Page
  • 2152656718764139
Abstract
  • Hypersensitivity reactions to dihydropyridine calcium channel blockers (CCB) are exceedingly rare, although sporadic reports of isolated angioedema seem to be gradually increasing in frequency. We present a case of angioedema likely triggered by amlodipine.
Author Notes
  • Merin E. Kuruvilla, M.D., Department of Allergy/Immu- nology, Emory University, The Emory Clinic, Bldg. A, 3rd Fl., Atlanta, GA 30322 E-mail address: merin.kuruvilla@emoryhealthcare.org
Research Categories
  • Health Sciences, Immunology
  • Health Sciences, General

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