Amlodipine once-daily in systemic hypertension
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serval:BIB_2D5A8545E3AB
Type
Article: article from journal or magazin.
Collection
Publications
Institution
Title
Amlodipine once-daily in systemic hypertension
Journal
European Journal of Pediatrics
ISSN
0340-6199 (Print)
Publication state
Published
Issued date
08/1998
Volume
157
Number
8
Pages
618-21
Notes
Journal Article --- Old month value: Aug
Abstract
The calcium channel blocker nifedipine is widely used in children with systemic hypertension: however, because of the short duration of action, three to four daily doses of the standard preparation are required. Amlodipine once-daily, a calcium channel blocker structurally related to nifedipine with an excellent bioavailability and a long elimination half-time, has been shown to reduce blood pressure in adults. No information is available on the use of amlodipine in childhood. The effects of amlodipine once-daily (5 to 10 mg) were therefore assessed in 28 paediatric patients with hypertension. Amlodipine was withdrawn in five patients who experienced oedema and flushing. In the remaining 23 patients blood pressure was significantly reduced 3 weeks after amlodipine (on average by 7/5 mm Hg) and further decreased at 12 weeks (by 21/12 mm Hg). Heart rate and body weight were unchanged. In eight patients concomitantly treated with cyclosporine, the blood level of this agent was stable throughout the study, thus not requiring any dose adjustment. CONCLUSION: The study illustrates the antihypertensive properties of amlodipine once-daily in paediatric hypertension. Amlodipine appears particularly indicated in patients concomitantly treated with cyclosporine.
Keywords
Adolescent
Adult
Amlodipine/*administration & dosage/adverse effects
Antihypertensive Agents/*administration & dosage/adverse effects
Calcium Channel Blockers/*administration & dosage/adverse effects
Child
Child, Preschool
Cyclosporine/administration & dosage/adverse effects
Dose-Response Relationship, Drug
Drug Administration Schedule
Drug Therapy, Combination
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Hypertension/*drug therapy/etiology
Kidney Transplantation
Male
Postoperative Complications/drug therapy/etiology
Pubmed
Web of science
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