title: [Advantage and disadvantages of single-pill (fixed) antihypertensive drug combinations].
abstract: It is evident that BP reduction per se is the primary determinant of CV risk reduction. And more than half patients will require combination therapy to achieve contemporary BP targets. Single-pill combination can be used for this purpose. Advantages of using an single-pill combination may include convenience, less expensive, fewer pills, less time to achieve BP control and improving adherence. Disadvantages will also be discussed.
authors: Department of Medical Science and Cardiorenal Medicine, Yokohama City University Graduate School of Medicine.
authors: Satoshi
authors: S
authors: Umemura
mesh_terms: D000959:Antihypertensive Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects; D004338:Drug Combinations; D006801:Humans; D010349:Patient Compliance
chemical_list: D000959:Antihypertensive Agents; D004338:Drug Combinations