| Combination therapy for hypertension: focus on high-dose olmesartan medoxomil (40 mg) plus hydrochlorothiazide. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 20707758 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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IMPORTANCE OF THE FIELD: Cardiovascular disease is a major cause of premature death and disability worldwide, and effective blood pressure (BP) control is crucial for the reduction of cardiovascular risk in patients with hypertension. Despite this, many will fail to attain recommended BP goals. A reappraisal of European guidelines led to revised recommendations for BP reduction to values within the SBP/DBP range of 130 - 139/80 - 85 mmHg in all patients with hypertension, including higher-risk groups such as those with diabetes. AREAS COVERED IN THIS REVIEW: The majority of hypertensive patients will require the enhanced blood-pressure-lowering effects of at least two antihypertensive drugs with complementary mechanisms of action to achieve these goals. WHAT THE READER WILL GAIN: The angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) olmesartan medoxomil and the thiazide diuretic hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) provide greater antihypertensive efficacy when used in combination than as monotherapy with either component, with a similar tolerability profile. In addition, there is evidence that higher doses of olmesartan may prolong the antihypertensive effect of this ARB, and a number of US 'treat-to-target' and European add-on clinical trials have been conducted to assess the efficacy and safety of high-dose olmesartan plus HCTZ in a wide range of patients with mild-to-severe hypertension. TAKE HOME MESSAGE: Combination therapy with olmesartan, including the high 40-mg dose, plus HCTZ is an effective and safe treatment option for controlling BP in patients with mild-to-severe hypertension, particularly those who fail to achieve recommended BP goals with monotherapy. |
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Authors:
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Lars Christian Rump; Lorenz Sellin |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy Volume: 11 ISSN: 1744-7666 ISO Abbreviation: Expert Opin Pharmacother Publication Date: 2010 Sep |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-08-16 Completed Date: 2011-01-31 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 100897346 Medline TA: Expert Opin Pharmacother Country: England |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 2231-42 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Internal Medicine/Nephrology, Heinrich-Heine-University Düsseldorf, Moorenstr. 5, 40225 Düsseldorf, Germany. christian.rump@med.uni-duesseldorf.de |
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| MeSH Terms | |
Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Angiotensin II Type 1 Receptor Blockers
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adverse effects,
pharmacology,
therapeutic use* Antihypertensive Agents / adverse effects, pharmacology, therapeutic use* Dose-Response Relationship, Drug Drug Therapy, Combination Humans Hydrochlorothiazide / adverse effects, pharmacology, therapeutic use* Hypertension / drug therapy* Imidazoles / adverse effects, pharmacology, therapeutic use* Sodium Chloride Symporter Inhibitors / administration & dosage, adverse effects, therapeutic use* Tetrazoles / adverse effects, pharmacology, therapeutic use* Treatment Outcome |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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0/Angiotensin II Type 1 Receptor Blockers; 0/Antihypertensive Agents; 0/Imidazoles; 0/Sodium Chloride Symporter Inhibitors; 0/Tetrazoles; 144689-24-7/olmesartan medoxomil; 58-93-5/Hydrochlorothiazide |
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