Controlling high blood pressure: a simple and effective approach.
Fixed-dose combination tablets, such as diuretic plus beta-adrenergic blocking drug or ACE inhibitor are more effective than is any monotherapy. Other advantages include simple titration, low toxicity and reduced expense which encourage better compliance required for optimal blood pressure control.
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Hypertension Research Clinic, Department of Veterans Affairs, Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, D.C., USA.
D000959:Antihypertensive Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000145:classification; D004232:Diuretics / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D004338:Drug Combinations; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000188:drug therapy*; D010349:Patient Compliance; D014481:United States
D000959:Antihypertensive Agents; D004232:Diuretics; D004338:Drug Combinations