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More medications, fewer pills: combination medications for the treatment of hypertension.
- Source :
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The Canadian journal of cardiology [Can J Cardiol] 2007 May 15; Vol. 23 (7), pp. 573-6. - Publication Year :
- 2007
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Abstract
- Achieving blood pressure targets in hypertension can be challenging. Often, patients require multiple medications to reach these targets. The Canadian Hypertension Education Program has updated its past recommendations to reflect current knowledge regarding effective antihypertensive combinations. Evidence for the use of specific drug combinations in achieving blood pressure targets has been reviewed, and the inventory of effective drug combinations has been expanded. From a clinical perspective, fixed-dose antihypertensive combinations offer certain advantages in terms of efficacy, adherence, cost, convenience, patient-perceived 'wellness' and side effects. Consequently, in the future, fixed-dose combination formulations are likely to become increasingly used in the treatment of cardiovascular disease.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0828-282X
- Volume :
- 23
- Issue :
- 7
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- The Canadian journal of cardiology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 17534465
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/s0828-282x(07)70803-6