Table 2.
Cough seen in study subjects receiving the ACEIs for hypertension (n = 12).
Drug | No. of cases | Sex distribution (M-Male and F- Female) | Onset | Nature | Discontinuation from therapy | Sleep disturbances |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Enalapril | 2 | 1 M + 1 F | 1 month | mild | No | No |
Lisinopril | 2 | 1 M + 1 F | 1 ½ months | mild | No | No |
Ramipril | 2 | 2 M + 0 F | 1 – 1 ½ months | mild | No | No |
Fosinopril | 6 | 5 M +1 F | 15 – 20 days | moderate-to-severe | 2 subjects | Yes |
Dicarboxyl group containing ACEIs,
Phosphonate group containing ACEI, Comparing the two groups, P < 0.05 using one tailed P-value.