Losartan Induced Vasculitis and Anaemia: A case report in tertiary care hospital

Abstract

Background: Losartan most commonly used in the treatment of hypertension, but the prolonged use of losartan causes the adverse effect like anemia and uncommon adverse effect like vasculitis.Objectives: To report losartan induced adverse effect like anemia and vasculitis.Result:A case of 23 year old male patient receiving losartan since last 3 months for treatment of hypertension and he was admitted in hospital with complain of painful vesicular lesions. Complete blood count test revealed haemoglobin level of patient reduced to 8.1gm/dl.Conclusion:Our report suggests the possibility of developing vasculitis and anemia with losartan.

Keywords: Hypersensitivity; Diabetes; Adverse drug reaction; Hypertension; Losartan