title: [Enalapril in essential arterial hypertension].
abstract: The hypotensive effect of enalapril, a converting enzyme inhibitor, given as a single agent once daily, was evaluated prospectively over a 16 week period in 20 subjects. One patient abandoned therapy and 2 were withdrawn (increased creatinine levels in one and the need for associated therapy in the other). Side effects developed in 3 patients: creatinine elevation, skin rush and a "salty taste", respectively. A significant decrease in blood pressure (p less than 0.01) attaining normal levels in 6 out of 17 patients was observed. Normal blood pressure levels were not reached in severe hypertension; the association of hydrochlorothyazide was effective in 5 of 11 such subjects. Thus, enalapril may be safely used as a first stage single therapy in mild or moderate hypertension.
authors.forename: M S
authors.initials: MS
authors.lastname: Barría
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Plubins
authors.forename: M S
authors.initials: MS
authors.lastname: Rodríguez
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Alvo
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Nuñez
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Vega
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Gonzalez
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Faivovich
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Gonzalez
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Domic
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001794:Blood Pressure / Q000187:drug effects; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D004656:Enalapril / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006852:Hydrochlorothiazide / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006973:Hypertension / Q000188:drug therapy*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged
chemical_list: D006852:Hydrochlorothiazide; D004656:Enalapril
vernacular_title: Enalapril en hipertension arterial esencial.