Benefits of a calcium antagonist, nifedipine GITS, in arterial hypertension treatment

Based on the results of international clinical trials, the clinical benefits of a dihydropyridine calcium antagonist, nifedipine GITS (slow-release gastrointestinal therapeutic-system) are discussed. Nifedipine GITS has been demonstrated to reduce cardiovascular morbidity and mortality effectively....

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Main Authors: V. B. Mychka, I. E. Chazova
Format: Article
Language:Russian
Published: «SILICEA-POLIGRAF» LLC 2008-12-01
Series:Кардиоваскулярная терапия и профилактика
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Online Access:https://cardiovascular.elpub.ru/jour/article/view/1634
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Summary:Based on the results of international clinical trials, the clinical benefits of a dihydropyridine calcium antagonist, nifedipine GITS (slow-release gastrointestinal therapeutic-system) are discussed. Nifedipine GITS has been demonstrated to reduce cardiovascular morbidity and mortality effectively. The medication is safe and metabolically neutral even when administered as a long-term treatment.
ISSN:1728-8800
2619-0125