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[Potassium metabolism in combined administration of pindolol and clopamide in long-term treatment of hypertension (author's transl)]. 1978

R P Faupel, and R Gotzen

Potassium metabolism was studied in a multicentre trial of 174 out-patients with arterial hypertension of mild or moderate degree who were receiving both beta-adenergic blockers and a diuretic (1 tablet Viskaldix, containing 10 mg pindolol and 5 mg clopamide). The antihypertensive effect, heart rate and drug tolerance were also analysed. During the 15-week treatment there were no significant changes in potassium metabolism. Systolic and diastolic blood pressure, both on standing and lying, were significantly decreased, while heart rate remained within normal limits. In no instance was it necessary to discontinue the drug because it was not well tolerated.

UI	MeSH Term	Description	Entries
D006973	Hypertension	Persistently high systemic arterial BLOOD PRESSURE. Based on multiple readings (BLOOD PRESSURE DETERMINATION), hypertension is currently defined as when SYSTOLIC PRESSURE is consistently greater than 140 mm Hg or when DIASTOLIC PRESSURE is consistently 90 mm Hg or more.	Blood Pressure, High,Blood Pressures, High,High Blood Pressure,High Blood Pressures
D008134	Long-Term Care	Care over an extended period, usually for a chronic condition or disability, requiring periodic, intermittent, or continuous care.	Care, Long-Term,Long Term Care
D008297	Male		Males
D008875	Middle Aged	An adult aged 45 - 64 years.	Middle Age
D010869	Pindolol	A moderately lipophilic beta blocker (ADRENERGIC BETA-ANTAGONISTS). It is non-cardioselective and has intrinsic sympathomimetic actions, but little membrane-stabilizing activity. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmocopoeia, 30th ed, p638)	Prindolol,LB-46,Visken,LB 46,LB46
D011187	Posture	The position or physical attitude of the body.	Postures
D011188	Potassium	An element in the alkali group of metals with an atomic symbol K, atomic number 19, and atomic weight 39.10. It is the chief cation in the intracellular fluid of muscle and other cells. Potassium ion is a strong electrolyte that plays a significant role in the regulation of fluid volume and maintenance of the WATER-ELECTROLYTE BALANCE.
D011674	Pulse	The rhythmical expansion and contraction of an ARTERY produced by waves of pressure caused by the ejection of BLOOD from the left ventricle of the HEART as it contracts.	Pulses
D001794	Blood Pressure	PRESSURE of the BLOOD on the ARTERIES and other BLOOD VESSELS.	Systolic Pressure,Diastolic Pressure,Pulse Pressure,Pressure, Blood,Pressure, Diastolic,Pressure, Pulse,Pressure, Systolic,Pressures, Systolic
D003005	Clopamide	A sulfamoylbenzamide piperidine. It is considered a thiazide-like diuretic.	Brinaldix,Brinedine