Isolated tongue angioedema after alteplase infusion in acute ischemic stroke

CONCLUSION: Although the incidence of alteplase-induced angiodema in these patients is rare, this case report suggests the need for routine inspection of the tongue in acute ischemic patient in treatment with alteplase infusion, especially in female patients in treatment with ACE inhibitors.PMID:34323196 | DOI:10.2174/1574886316666210728104331

Source: Current Drug Safety - July 29, 2021 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Ermanno Pisani Carmen Gaudiano Alfredo Petrone Furio Stancati Antonio Siniscalchi Source Type: research