[Use of aspirin in patients taking angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors]

Anadolu Kardiyol Derg. 2007 Dec:7 Suppl 2:14-9.
[Article in Turkish]

Abstract

Aspirin and angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors both have beneficial effects on prognosis in patients with cardiovascular disease. For this reason, they are usually prescribed together. Some of the beneficial effects of ACE inhibitors are thought to be due to reduced degradation of bradykinin. Bradykinin enhances nitric oxide and vasodilatory prostaglandins. Theoretically, aspirin, which inhibits cyclooxygenase enzyme, may reduce bradykinin mediated prostaglandin synthesis and blunt the beneficial effects of ACE inhibitors, when used together. Although some hemodynamic studies support this hypothesis, clinical studies have conflicting results. In this article, we reviewed the possible interaction between aspirin and ACE inhibitors in light of literature findings.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors / administration & dosage*
  • Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors / adverse effects
  • Aspirin / administration & dosage*
  • Aspirin / adverse effects
  • Cardiovascular Diseases / drug therapy*
  • Drug Interactions
  • Drug Therapy, Combination
  • Humans
  • Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors / administration & dosage*
  • Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors / adverse effects

Substances

  • Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors
  • Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors
  • Aspirin