Losartan Induced Vasculitis and Anaemia: A case report in tertiary care hospital
Authors: Mallappa Hanamantappa Shalavadi, Chandrashekhar Venkaraddi Mangannavar, Premkumar Medepalli
Indian Journal of Pharmacy Practice, Vol. 8, Issue 4, pp. 196-198, (2015)
DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.8.4.9
Abstract
Background: Losartan most commonly used in the treatment of hypertension, but the prolonged use of losartan causes the adverse effect like anemia and uncommon adverse effect like vasculitis. Objectives: To report losartan induced adverse effect like anemia and vasculitis. Result: A case of 23 year old male patient receiving losartan since last 3 months for treatment of hypertension and he was admitted in hospital with complain of painful vesicular lesions. Complete blood count test revealed haemoglobin level of patient reduced to 8.1gm/dl. Conclusion: Our report suggests the possibility of developing vasculitis and anemia with losartan.
Keywords: Hypersensitivity, Diabetes, Adverse drug reaction, Hypertension, Losartan
