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Indapamide: a review.

A J Reyes, W P Leary

    South African Medical Journal = Suid-Afrikaanse Tydskrif Vir Geneeskunde
    |November 19, 1983
    PubMed
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    Indapamide effectively treats hypertension in 65% of patients. Unlike other diuretics, it does not deplete magnesium, reducing cardiac risks and making it a preferred antihypertensive option.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pharmacology
    • Cardiovascular Medicine
    • Nephrology

    Background:

    • Essential arterial hypertension is a common condition requiring effective treatment.
    • Diuretics are a cornerstone of hypertension management, but some carry risks like magnesium depletion.
    • Indapamide is a widely used antihypertensive diuretic.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the efficacy and unique properties of indapamide in hypertension management.
    • To compare the time-course of indapamide's antihypertensive effect with other diuretics.
    • To assess indapamide's effect on magnesium excretion and its clinical implications.

    Main Methods:

    • Clinical data analysis of indapamide's blood pressure-lowering effects.
    • Pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic evaluation of indapamide's action.

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  • Comparison of indapamide's effects with thiazide diuretics and assessment of magnesium balance.

    • Main Results:

    • Indapamide effectively controls blood pressure in approximately 65% of mild to moderate hypertension cases.
    • Its antihypertensive effect shows a rapid onset within the first week, followed by sustained reduction.
    • Indapamide does not increase magnesium excretion at standard therapeutic doses, unlike most other diuretics.

    Conclusions:

    • Indapamide offers an advantageous time-course for blood pressure control compared to thiazides.
    • Its lack of magnesium depletion makes it a safer option, potentially reducing the risk of cardiac events.
    • Indapamide is a highly recommended first-line monotherapy for essential arterial hypertension due to its efficacy and safety profile.