title: [Slow-release nicardipine in the treatment of arterial hypertension: comparative study vs. an ACE inhibitor].
abstract: The anti-hypertensive activity and influence on some forms of stress of slow-release Nicardipoine and Captopril were compared using a randomized 2:1 protocol. Thirty-six patients, mean age 55.9 years, suffering from slight or moderate arterial hypertension were treated with either 40 mg of Nicardipine retard twice a day (b.i.d.), or Captopril in a dose of 25 mg (b.i.d.) for 8 weeks. A significant reduction was observed in arterial pressure, both in orthostatism and clinostatism, following both treatments in comparison to the placebo period, but the group treated with slow-release Nicardipine showed a greater and statistically significant reduction in arterial pressure. No significant change in heart rate was reported using either drug. Non-invasive out-patient monitoring of arterial pressure, performed using Spacelabs 5300, showed a significant reduction in arterial pressure using both drugs and the conservation of the normal circadian rhythm of arterial pressure. The pressure response to the cold pressor test (CPT), mental arithmetic test (MAS), and to dynamic and isometric effort was positive with both drugs, thus revealing a degree of protection offered by treatment using these two substances. In overall terms, the two drugs were well tolerated.
authors.affiliation: Cattedra di Terapia Medica, Università degli Studi di Bari.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: De Cesaris
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Ranieri
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Bonfantino
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Adriani
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Filitti
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Ferrieri
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000806:Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003692:Delayed-Action Preparations; D004341:Drug Evaluation; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000188:drug therapy*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009529:Nicardipine / Q000627:therapeutic use*
chemical_list: D000806:Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors; D003692:Delayed-Action Preparations; D009529:Nicardipine
vernacular_title: Nicardipina a lento rilascio nel trattamento dell'ipertensione arteriosa: studio comparativo verso un aceinibitore.