Question

A 65-year-old hypertensive patient develops a persistent dry cough on enalapril. According to UK guidelines, which medication could be substituted to avoid cough while maintaining similar benefits?

Accepted Answer

Angiotensin receptor blocker (losartan)

Answer

Beta-blocker

Answer

Calcium channel blocker

Answer

Thiazide diuretic

Answer

Alpha-blocker

Practice question

A 65-year-old hypertensive patient develops a persistent dry cough on enalapril. According to UK guidelines, which medication could be substituted to avoid cough while maintaining similar benefits?