Attempted Suicide with Enalapril: A Rare Case of Poisoning
Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Medical Case Reports - Year 2014, Vol 2, Issue 10
Abstract
Enalapril is an angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor. It is used in the treatment of hypertension and ischemic heart disease. Self poisoning with enalapril is very rare. We describe a case of attempted suicide by consumption of enalapril tablets. Patient recovered without any sequel. Keywords: Aldosterone, Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors, Enalapril.
Authors and Affiliations
Shruthi Bettegowda, Bharath Tathineni, Muthuraju Nanjundaswamy
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