The use of reserpine for elderly hypertensive patients.
J Am Geriatr Soc
; 31(9): 556-9, 1983 Sep.
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-6886283
ABSTRACT
Antihypertensives are among the most commonly prescribed drugs for the elderly. Several studies have discussed the benefits of stepped-care drug therapy for hypertension in the elderly, and propranolol, methyldopa, and more recently, clonidine and prazosin have been recommended as step-two antihypertensive drugs. Recent articles omit reserpine as an alternative. A case is made for the use of reserpine by comparing factors of special importance to most elderly cost, side-effects, frequency of dosage, number of tablets, and the effect of omitted doses.
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Banco de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Reserpina
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Hipertensión
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Antihipertensivos
Tipo de estudio:
Health_economic_evaluation
Límite:
Aged
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Año:
1983
Tipo del documento:
Article