A fixed combination of metoprolol and chlorthalidone in hypertension. A clinical trial in general practice. 1981

U Govind, and B F Munro, and L I Robertson

Seventy-one patients with mild-to-moderate essential hypertension completed 14 weeks' treatment with a single daily dose of fixed combination of metoprolol tartrate 100 mg and chlorthalidone 25 mg (Logroton; Geigy). This represents 6958 patient-days of treatment. Mean blood pressures, both supine and standing, and pulse rates were reduced to and maintained at clinically acceptable levels during the trial period. No patient prematurely discontinued treatment because of insufficient therapeutic effect. Two patients discontinued the medication for drug-related reasons. Patient compliance was excellent and the preparation was well tolerated. The preparation was judged to be therapeutically effective in more than 80% of cases and is a valuable formulation for antihypertensive therapy.

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
D008297 Male Males
D008790 Metoprolol A selective adrenergic beta-1 blocking agent that is commonly used to treat ANGINA PECTORIS; HYPERTENSION; and CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIAS. Beloc-Duriles,Betaloc,Betaloc-Astra,Betalok,CGP-2175,H 93-26,Lopressor,Metoprolol CR-XL,Metoprolol Succinate,Metoprolol Tartrate,Seloken,Spesicor,Spesikor,Toprol,Toprol-XL,Beloc Duriles,Betaloc Astra,CGP 2175,CGP2175,H 93 26,H 9326,Metoprolol CR XL,Toprol XL
D008875 Middle Aged An adult aged 45 - 64 years. Middle Age
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.
D011412 Propanolamines AMINO ALCOHOLS containing the propanolamine (NH2CH2CHOHCH2) group and its derivatives. Aminopropanols
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
D001835 Body Weight The mass or quantity of heaviness of an individual. It is expressed by units of pounds or kilograms. Body Weights,Weight, Body,Weights, Body
D002752 Chlorthalidone A benzenesulfonamide-phthalimidine that tautomerizes to a BENZOPHENONES form. It is considered a thiazide-like diuretic. Chlorphthalidolone,Phthalamudine,Chlortalidone,Hygroton,Oxodoline,Thalitone

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