[Diuretic and antihypertensive activity of azosemide]

The results of a study conducted using a new loop diuretic, Azosemide, on a group of 45 patients suffering from hypertension and oedema are reported. Thirty patients were studied in an open trial and in association with other drugs. The remaining 15 exclusively hypertensive patients, were studied in a controlled trial against Indapamide. The patient's standing and recumbent arterial pressure was monitored and all were given periodic weight checks. In the 1st group, Azosemide brought about a significant reduction in arterial pressure, without modifying body weight, but caused considerable weight loss (from 71 to 64 kg) (P less than 0,01) in the oedema patients without altering arterial pressure. In the 2nd group of hypertensive patients, a significant fall in arterial pressure (from 166 to 138 mmHg) was observed, most notably after Azosemide treatment. None of the patients revealed side effects, or alterations in laboratory parameters. It is therefore suggested that Azosemide--given its effectiveness and ease of application--is particularly useful for the diuretic treatment of hypertensive and oedematous patients.