This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Adverse Drug Effect, Subject name: Pharmacology
Chronic cough is a side effect of- 
Select and explain. 
A. Captopril, B. Domperidone, C. Cimetidine, D. Celecoxib
A: Captopril
Answer: A: Captopril 
Explanation: Ans. is 'a' i.e., Captopril o Captopri i is an ACE inhibitor and chronic cough is a known side effect of ACE inhibitors.Adverse effects of ACE inhibitorHypotensionCoughAngioedmaTeratogenecityAcute renal failureHyperkalemiaRashes, UrticariaDysguesiaGranulocytopenia o Dysguesia is reversible loss or alteration of taste sensations.o Cough and angioedema are due to elevated bradykinin, caused by inhibition of bradykinin/substance P metabolism in lungs.