Lisinopril-induced acute pancreatitis.

Area of Science:

• Pharmacology
• Gastroenterology
• Toxicology

Background:

• Drug-induced pancreatitis is an uncommon but recognized adverse drug reaction.
• New causative agents for drug-induced pancreatitis are continually being identified in medical literature.

Observation:

• This case report details the 10th documented instance of acute pancreatitis attributed to lisinopril.
• The patient was a young female experiencing this rare drug-induced pancreatitis.

Findings:

• Lisinopril, an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor, was identified as the causative agent.
• The pancreatitis presented as an acute condition in the context of lisinopril use.

Implications:

• This case underscores the importance of considering lisinopril as a potential cause of acute pancreatitis.
• Further pharmacovigilance is necessary to identify and report rare adverse drug reactions like lisinopril-induced pancreatitis.