[Fixed-Drug Combination Amlodipine, Indapamide and Perindopril: New Horizons of Antihypertensive Therapy]

Zh Kobalava1, E Troitskaya1, N Ezhova1

  • 1RUDN, Moscow, Russia.

Kardiologiia
|August 2, 2017
PubMed

Insights

Intensive antihypertensive therapy is crucial for managing high blood pressure (BP). A novel fixed-dose combination of amlodipine, indapamide, and perindopril offers improved BP control and treatment adherence.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Arterial hypertension is highly prevalent, with suboptimal blood pressure (BP) control necessitating advanced therapeutic strategies.
  • Individualized pathophysiologic mechanisms in hypertension vary throughout a patient's life, complicating treatment.
  • Combined antihypertensive therapy targets diverse mechanisms, enhancing BP reduction and mitigating side effects.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of a novel fixed-dose combination of amlodipine, indapamide, and perindopril in managing arterial hypertension.
  • To assess the benefits of fixed-dose combinations in improving treatment adherence and therapeutic outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing a fixed-dose combination of amlodipine, indapamide, and perindopril.
  • Leveraging evidence from international trials confirming the antihypertensive efficacy of individual components.

Main Results:

  • The combination therapy demonstrated significant BP reduction.
  • Improved patient adherence to treatment regimens was observed.
  • Reduced heterogeneity in treatment response was noted.

Conclusions:

  • The fixed-dose combination of amlodipine, indapamide, and perindopril effectively addresses modern antihypertensive therapy principles.
  • This combination offers a promising approach for enhanced BP management and improved patient outcomes.

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