Antihypertensive Drugs and Risk of Cancer. Between Scylla and Charybdis.

Antihypertensive Drugs and Risk of Cancer. Between Scylla and Charybdis. Am J Hypertens. 2020 Jun 12;: Authors: Sanidas E, Velliou M, Papadopoulos D, Fotsali A, Iliopoulos D, Mantzourani M, Toutouzas K, Barbetseas J Abstract Antihypertensive drugs namely angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs), calcium channel blockers (CCBs), beta blockers and diuretics are among the most clearly documented regimens worldwide with an overall cardioprotective benefit. Given that malignancy is the second leading cause of mortality, numerous observational studies aimed to investigate the carcinogenic potential of these agents with conflicting results. The purpose of this review was to summarize current data in an effort to explore rare side effects and new mechanisms linking antihypertensive drugs with the risk of developing cancer. PMID: 32529212 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: American Journal of Hypertension - Category: Cardiology Authors: Tags: Am J Hypertens Source Type: research