What are some important considerations for use of ACE inhibition in scleroderma renal crisis patients who require dialysis?
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Rheumatology · Cleveland Clinic
- Yes, captopril is dialyzable with about ~35% of the drug being removed during intermittent hemodialysis. It is not recommended to be used if an AN69 hemofilter is used for iHD, as it is associated with anaphylaxis with that particular filter.
- There does not appear to be any contraindications to usi...