Adverse effects of ACE inhibitors

In this problem, we are looking for a common adverse effect associated with A C E inhibitors, which are medications often used for high blood pressure and heart failure.

Let's look at our options. We have hypokalaemia, nausea, dry cough, and headache.

To understand why one of these is correct, we need to look at how A C E inhibitors work. They block the angiotensin converting enzyme.

While this enzyme's main job is producing angiotensin two, it also has another role. It is responsible for the breakdown of bradykinin.

When you inhibit this enzyme, levels of bradykinin in the body increase.