Long-acting nifedipine in moderate and severe hypertensive patients with serious concomitant diseases

Michael Bursztyn, Ehud Grossman, Talma Rosenthal

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Abstract

Long-acting nifedipine tablets were given to 47 severely and moderately hypertensive patients with renal insufficiency, cardiovascular, cerebrovascular, and peripheral vascular disease, diabetes mellitus, asthma, and systemic lupus erythematosus. Nifedipine substituted vasodilators (n = 22), was added to beta blockers and thiazides (n = 14), and was used alone (n = 11). In all three groups blood pressure was significantly reduced without aggravation of angina pectoris, intermittent claudication, cerebrovascular disease, or renal failure. Side effects were mild and transient. We found nifedipine tablets convenient and safe, as well as efficacious in patients with serious conditions.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)96-101
Number of pages6
JournalAmerican Heart Journal
Volume110
Issue number1 PART 1
DOIs
StatePublished - Jul 1985
Externally publishedYes

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