Advancing antihypertensive drug development
Hypertension affects more than a billion individuals worldwide and remains a major cause of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Despite advances in therapies, optimal blood pressure control remains elusive for many patients because of treatment resistance, adverse effects, and adherence challenges.
Fay Pu+5 more
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The combination therapy in arterial hypertension: opportunities of the fixed combination of irbesartan andhydrochlorothiazide(Koaprovel’) [PDF]
The article deals with the various aspects of the combinationtherapyin arterial hypertension. We showed the complementary effects and benefits of the combination of angiotensin II receptor antagonistsand diuretics; also we described clinical caseswhere ...
O D Ostroumova+2 more
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Study protocol for a cluster-randomized controlled trial of an NCD access to medicines initative: Evaluation of Novartis Access in Kenya [PDF]
INTRODUCTION: Novartis recently launched Novartis Access, an initiative to provide a basket of reduced price medicines for non-communicable diseases (NCDs) to be sold through the public and private nonprofit sectors in programme countries.
Ashigbie, Paul G.+5 more
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ABSTRACT Background Bullous pemphigoid (BP) is the most common autoimmune blistering disease, with a rising incidence in the elderly. BP is associated with multiple triggering factors, including drug exposure. However, evidence in this respect is limited, and the underlying immune mechanisms remain unknown.
Belen de Nicolas‐Ruanes+17 more
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The choice of antihypertensive therapy in correction of cognitive impairments and prevention of dementia: possibilities of valsartan and fixed-dose combination of valsartan and hydrochlorothiazide [PDF]
This article discusses the definition, classification and pathogenetic mechanisms of cognitive functions in arterial hypertension. The authors discuss the capabilities of the different classes of antihypertensive drugs in correction of cognitive ...
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Roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa L.) extract as an adjunct to valsartan in patients with mild chronic kidney disease: A double-blind randomized controlled clinical trial [PDF]
Objective: The objective of this study was to evaluate theeffectiveness of Hibiscus sabdariffa L. extract (HS) as an adjunctto valsartan in the treatment of high blood pressure in patients withmild chronic kidney disease (CKD).Materials and Methods: This
Behdad Dehkhoda+6 more
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Real‐World Complexity of Prescribing Cascades
ABSTRACT Prescribing cascades occur when an adverse drug reaction (ADR) to one medication is treated with additional medication. Most literature focusses on this simplistic singular concept of one medication followed by another. However, ADRs in clinical practice may appear less straightforward, making prescribing cascades difficult to identify and ...
J. T. H. Nielen+5 more
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Calcium channel blockers, more than diuretics, enhance vascular protective effects of angiotensin receptor blockers in salt-loaded hypertensive rats. [PDF]
The combination therapy of an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) with a calcium channel blocker (CCB) or with a diuretic is favorably recommended for the treatment of hypertension.
Eiichiro Yamamoto+9 more
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ABSTRACT Porphyria cutanea tarda (PCT) is caused by inherited or acquired defects of uroporphyrinogen decarboxylase (UROD) in the heme biosynthetic pathway. Altered iron homeostasis via hemochromatosis gene (HFE) mutations is one of many susceptibility factors associated with the sporadic form of PCT.
Jowon L. Kim+3 more
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FIXED COMBINATION OF RAMIPRIL AND HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE: TO WHOM AND WHAT FOR?
The article focuses on the "pros" and "contras" of thiazide containing combinations usage for treatment of arterial hypertension in real clinical practice.
S. V. Nedogoda
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