Clinical Observation on Antihypertensive Effect of Nicardipine Hydrochloride(Perdipine(R)).
10.4070/kcj.1985.15.4.653
- Author:
Jung Sang SONG
;
Myung Shick KIM
;
Kwon Sam KIM
;
Jong Hoa BAE
- Publication Type:Original Article
- MeSH:
Anorexia;
Atenolol;
Blood Pressure;
Dizziness;
Flushing;
Headache;
Heart Rate;
Hypertension;
Hypotension, Orthostatic;
Nicardipine*
- From:Korean Circulation Journal
1985;15(4):653-658
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
The antihypertensive effect and side reactions of nicardipine were observed in 30 cases of essential hypertension, and following results were obtained. 1) Nicardipine has very good antihypertensive effect. After medication alone or combined with atenolol, both systolic and diastolic pressure dropped significantly. 2) The overall effectiveness was 86%. 3) Postural hypotension was not observed. 4) The heart rate was not changed after medication of nicardipine. 5) The side efect was observed in 5 cases such as headache, facial flushing, dizziness and anorexia, but 3 cases were tolerable to continue medication.
