title: Effects of trandolapril on 24-h ambulatory blood pressure in patients with mild-to-moderate essential hypertension.
abstract: The effects of trandolapril on 24-h blood pressure in mild-to-moderate hypertensive patients of both sexes were investigated by conventional (clinic) and ambulatory recording in a double-blind study at two dosages, 1 mg (n = 14) and 2 mg (n = 13) once daily for 2 weeks. Both methods of measurement showed significant end-of-treatment decreases (p < 0.01 in all cases) in diastolic and systolic pressure in the 1- and 2-mg groups. Although intergroup differences were not significant, inspection of the mean changes from baseline in the eight 3-h periods constituting the 24-h profile showed that reductions were consistently greater in the 2-mg than in the 1-mg group, by 2 mm Hg diastolic blood pressure and 6 mm Hg systolic blood pressure. Values in the last segment of the placebo washout (46-48 h after the last active dose) showed that these reductions were well maintained, notably in the 2-mg group, with a minimal tendency to drift toward pretreatment levels. No effect was observed on the normal circadian blood pressure rhythm. Both doses were well tolerated. In conclusion, trandolapril is an effective, well-tolerated antihypertensive agent for once-daily dosing at either 1 or 2 mg.
authors.affiliation: Clinica Pierangeli, Pescara, Italy.
authors.forename: M R
authors.initials: MR
authors.lastname: Cesarone
authors.forename: M T
authors.initials: MT
authors.lastname: De Sanctis
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Laurora
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Ambrosoli
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Marelli
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Belcaro
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000806:Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001794:Blood Pressure / Q000187:drug effects*; D018660:Blood Pressure Monitoring, Ambulatory; D002940:Circadian Rhythm; D004311:Double-Blind Method; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000503:physiopathology; D007211:Indoles / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged
chemical_list: D000806:Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors; D007211:Indoles; C052035:trandolapril