A fixed dose combination of telmisartan, and a thiazide diuretic in the treatment of hypertension

Czech version

Authors: J. Vítovec ¹; J. Slíva ²
Authors‘ workplace: I. interní kardio‑angiologická klinika Lékařské fakulty MU a FN u sv. Anny Brno, přednostka prof. MU Dr. Lenka Špinarová, Ph. D., FESC ¹; Ústav farmakologie 3. lékařské fakulty UK Praha, přednosta prof. MU Dr. Jan Bultas, CSc. ²
Published in: Vnitř Lék 2013; 59(5): 397-401
Category: Review

Overview

The article gives an overview of the risk factors for hypertension and the appropriate indication for using a fixed combination of telmisartan and hydrochlorothiazide. It cites large, multi‑centre clinical trials that demonstrate the efficacy and safety of telmisartan in patients with hypertension and also a meta‑analysis of treatment with either telmisartan alone (TELMI) or in combination with hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) which shows that it is a very well tolerated and safe treatment for patients across a wide age range.

Key words:
hypertension – fixed dose combination – telmisartan – hydrochlorothiazide

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