A Clinical Trial on Antihypertensive Effect of Pindolol(Visken(R)).
10.4070/kcj.1986.16.2.285
- Author:
Jang Geun PARK
;
Gyo Ik SOHN
;
Sang Gun BAE
;
Byeung Yeub PARK
;
Yeong Woo SHIN
;
Young Kee SHIN
- Publication Type:Clinical Trial ; Original Article
- MeSH:
Blood Pressure;
Headache;
Heart Rate;
Hypertension;
Pindolol
- From:Korean Circulation Journal
1986;16(2):285-289
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
The antihypertensive effect and side reaction of pindolol were studied in 48 cases of essential hypertension 5mg to 15mg once regiment for average period of 6 weeks. 1) Average reduction of 25.11mmHg in systolic and 16.36mmHg in diastolic pressure were observed and their percentile reduction was 15.20% and 14.79%, respectively. The overall effect rate was 83.21%. The blood pressure was lowered significantly since 1 week of both in systolic and diastolic pressure with the daily of 10-15mg. 2) There was no significant change in heart rate before and after treatment. 3) No specific side reaction was observed except 1 cases in which discontinued the medication because of severe headache and fatigability on 2nd day of medication.
