Clinical Observation on Antihypertensive Effects of Nicardipine Hydrochloride(Perdipine(R)).
10.4070/kcj.1985.15.4.659
- Author:
Wang Seong RYU
;
Byung Heui OH
;
Myoung Mook LEE
;
Jung Don SEO
;
Young Woo LEE
- Publication Type:Original Article
- MeSH:
Blood Pressure;
Flushing;
Headache;
Heart Rate;
Hypertension;
Nicardipine*
- From:Korean Circulation Journal
1985;15(4):659-663
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
The antihypertensive effect of nicardipine was studied in 31 cases of essential hypertension and following results were obtained. 1) Daily dose was 30-60mg for 10 weeks. 2) Mean systolic and diastolic pressure were decreased by 39.5mmHg 921%) and 17.2mmHg(15%) respectively(P<0.005) and in 84% of cases, good or fair control of blood pressure was proved. 3) There was no significant change in heart rates before and after treatment. 4) There were no significant side effects except two cases of mild headache and facial flushing which subsided spontaneously.
