What are contraindications for ACE inhibitors?

1. ACE inhibitors are contraindicated in pregnancy. ACE inhibitors maycause birth defects and, therefore,should not be used during pregnancy 2. Angioedema 3. Individuals with stenosis (narrowing) of both arteries supplying thekidneys may experience worsening of kidney function. Angiotensinconverting enzyme inhibitors (ACEIs) are contraindicated in patientswith stenosis of both arteries resulting from preferential efferentarteriolar vasodilation in the renal glomerulus due to inhibition ofangiotensin II