Abstract
Introduction: Effective treatment of hypertension is a key strategy for preventing and reducing the burden of hypertension-related cardiovascular diseases. In spite of these well-established concepts, hypertension remains poorly controlled, worldwide. Among the different pharmacological strategies required to improve blood pressure (BP) control, a more extensive use of combination therapy is progressively emerging as a cornerstone of a more effective treatment of hypertension. Among different drug combinations currently available for the clinical management of hypertension, those based on the association of drugs inhibiting the renin-angiotensin system, thiazide diuretics and calcium channel blockers have demonstrated to be very effective in lowering both systolic and diastolic, clinic and 24-h ambulatory BP levels with a good tolerability and safety profile. Areas covered: In the present manuscript the authors provide an overview of the evidence supporting the use of triple combination therapy with different classes of antihypertensive drugs, with a particular focus on those based on olmesartan medoxomil, a thiazide diuretic (hydrochlorothiazide) and a calcium channel blocker (amlodipine besylate). Expert opinion: Available data indicate that triple combination therapy based on olmesartan provides effective and sustained clinical and 24-h BP control in a high proportion of individuals among a broad range of hypertensive patients.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 2687-2697 |
Number of pages | 11 |
Journal | Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy |
Volume | 13 |
Issue number | 18 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Dec 2012 |
Keywords
- Amlodipine besylate
- Angiotensin receptor blocker
- Blood pressure control
- Calcium channel blocker
- Hypertension
- Olmesartan medoxomil
- Thiazide diuretic
- Triple combination therapy
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pharmacology (medical)
- Pharmacology