Angioedema

Vascular reaction involving the deep dermis or subcutaneous or submucosal tissues,representing localized edema caused by dilatation and increased permeability of capillaries, and characterized by development of giant wheals. It usually disappear within 24 hours; seen mainly in young women, frequently as an allergic reaction to food or drug. Hereditary angioedema, a dominant trait, involve more visceral lesions than sporadic form and it is caused by deficiency or functional impairement of complement component C1 esterase inhibitor, resulting in increased level of several vasoactive mediators of anaphylaxis.

 

Medications (drug generics) used in Angioedema

Primary Drugs

Adrenaline
Carbinoxamine (Maleate)
Cyproheptadine (HCl)
Flunisolide
Mebhydrolin
Pheniramine (Maleate)
Stanozolol
Terfenadine
Triprolidine (HCl)

Secondary Drugs

Danazol

Contra Drugs

Acefylline
Benazepril (HCl)
Imidapril
Perindopril
Piroxicam-beta-cyclodextrin
Trandolapril