UKMLA PLAB AMC USMLE Prometric MCQ

Question Number 0919
Question:
Captopril is a commonly used anti-hypertensive drug. the most common side effect observed with its prolonged use is the development of a dry cough sometimes accompanied by wheezing. The cause for the cough is likely to be:

a) increase in the plasma levels of bradykinin
b) idiosyncratic reaction to the drug
c) due to decrease in the blood pressure.
d) decrease in the angiotensin levels in the plasma
e) none of the above