Long-term treatment of arterial hypertension with verapamil. 1984

I Wigler, and G Peer, and G Soferman, and M Blum, and A Aviram

Based on the vasodilator properties of calcium antagonists, verapamil was recently introduced into the treatment of arterial hypertension. The present study was undertaken to examine the long-term efficacy of this drug in mild and moderate hypertension. In 82 patients with uncontrolled primary or renal hypertension, verapamil was used either alone or in combination with other drugs. In six cases verapamil was withdrawn because of side effects. In the remaining patients a normal average blood pressure was achieved within 7.8 +/- 1.2 weeks of treatment with doses not exceeding 400 mg/day. This effect was maintained for up to 4 years of treatment, although tolerance seemed to develop in about 10% of the patients. In view of this good response and minimal side effects, it is concluded that verapamil is an effective addition to the antihypertensive arsenal.

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
D008875 Middle Aged An adult aged 45 - 64 years. Middle Age
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000328 Adult A person having attained full growth or maturity. Adults are of 19 through 44 years of age. For a person between 19 and 24 years of age, YOUNG ADULT is available. Adults
D000368 Aged A person 65 years of age or older. For a person older than 79 years, AGED, 80 AND OVER is available. Elderly
D014700 Verapamil A calcium channel blocker that is a class IV anti-arrhythmia agent. Iproveratril,Calan,Cordilox,Dexverapamil,Falicard,Finoptin,Isoptin,Isoptine,Izoptin,Lekoptin,Verapamil Hydrochloride,Hydrochloride, Verapamil

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