NEW APPROACHES OF THE HYPERTENSION TREATMENT: FROM CHOOSING THE BEST DRUG TO CHOOSE THE OPTIMUM DRUGS COMBINATION

Abstract

The possible indications for the choice of two component antihypertensives combinations are presented. The advantages of ACE inhibitor+calcium channel blocker combination are shown in terms of antihypertensive efficacy, organoprotective properties, and positive metabolic effects. Clinical aspects of ACE inhibitor+thiazide diuretic combination usage, its possible side effects and ways to minimize them are considered.

Keywords

• hypertension
• combined antihypertensive therapy
• ace inhibitors
• calcium antagonists
• thiazide diuretics