Composition for treating cough induced by angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors

摘要

The claims define a method which is based on the use of baclofen to suppress the cough of a patient who is afflicted with a cough that is induced by the administration of an ACE inhibitor. The usual dose of baclofen is from 10 to 30 mg daily. A pharmaceutical composition which comprises an effective amount of an ACE inhibitor is also disclosed which is a combination of an ACE inhibitor and an amount of baclofen which is effective to suppress the cough which is caused by the administration of the therapeutic dose of an ACE inhibitor.