title: Comparison of calcium antagonists with other antihypertensive agents.
abstract: The demonstration that antihypertensive drug treatment reduces mortality and morbidity in persons with mild hypertension has extended the indications for treatment. Verapamil, nitrendipine, angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors and beta-adrenoceptor blocking drugs are equally effective in reducing blood pressure. The choice of which drug to use depends on the presence or absence of specific contraindications and the occurrence of adverse effects in the individual patient.
authors.forename: A E
authors.initials: AE
authors.lastname: Doyle
mesh_terms: D000319:Adrenergic beta-Antagonists / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000959:Antihypertensive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002121:Calcium Channel Blockers / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000188:drug therapy*; D009543:Nifedipine / Q000031:analogs & derivatives / Q000627:therapeutic use; D009568:Nitrendipine; D014700:Verapamil / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D000319:Adrenergic beta-Antagonists; D000959:Antihypertensive Agents; D002121:Calcium Channel Blockers; D009568:Nitrendipine; D014700:Verapamil; D009543:Nifedipine