2006•Journal of Inner Mongolia University for the NationalitiesRequires access
The Observation on Clinical Effects of Felodipine Sustained - release Tablets Treating Senile Essential Hypertension
Zhang Jian
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Abstract
Objective:To observe the clinical effects of Felodipine Sustained - release Tablets treating senile essential hypertension. Methods: 216 senile patients with essential hypertension who were treated in our hospital were chosen to be observed. They took 2. 5mg Felodipine Sustained -release Tablets after breakfast and the dose was increased gradually. The max dose was 10mg/d. The treatment course is 6 weeks. The ECG and the indexes of laboratory examination were compared before and after taking the medicine. The changes of blood pressure of senile patients with essential hypertension were observed dynamically after taking the medicine through the auto -control method. Results: The ECG and the indexes of laboratory examination didn't change very apparently after the treatment. The heart rate was raised but there was no statistical difference. The effective cases treated with Felodipine Sustained - release Tablets were 208(78.48%). The patients took 7.5mg/d, the average dose 5.25mg/d,and the untoward reaction rate was 7.87% . Conclusion: Felodipine Sustained- release Tablets is an effective and safe hypotensor. It can be recommended and be used clinically. The routine dose is 5mg/d and it should be taken after breakfast. The max dose can get to 10mg/d.