<prompt> Which one of the following is not an adverse effect of ACE inhibitorsCoughHypokalemiaAngioneurotic edemaSkin rash  <response>: Ans. is b i.e. HypokalemiaRef.: K.D. T 4the page 204 5the page 449, 450ACE inhibitors cause increase in plasma potassium level. It is an important risk in the following patientsPatients with impaired renal functionThose taking K sparing diuretics, NSAIDS or b blockersOther commonly asked adverse effects of ACE inhibitors-Hypotension - an initial sharp fall in B.P. occurs specially in diuretic treated CHF patients.CoughPersistent brassy cough within 1-8 weeks subsides after discontinuation of drug for 4-6 days Caused by inhibition of bradykininsubstance P breakdownRashes, urticariaAngioedemaDysgeusia - Loss or alteration of taste sensationFetal damageGranulocytopenia and proteinuriaAcute renal failure - It is precipitated in patients with BL renal artery stenosis and ACE inhibitors are contraindicated in such patients 