T46: Poisoning by agents primarily affecting the cardiovascular system
T46.4: Poisoning: Angiotensin-converting-enzyme inhibitors
A drug can cause poisoning if, for example, too much of it is taken. The drug may also be administered or taken by mistake.
ACE inhibitors are used for various disorders of the heart and blood vessels, for example, high blood pressure. It is possible that there are also other areas of application. Poisoning with ACE inhibitors can cause blood pressure to become very low, for example. It can make a person dizzy or give them headache. In addition, the function of the kidneys may be impaired. The minerals in the blood can change. Specifically, there may be too much potassium in the blood.
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