ISSN:
1432-1041
Keywords:
carvedilol
;
renal haemodynamics
;
essential hypertension
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
,
Medicine
Notes:
Summary A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study was conducted to study the effects of acute and chronic administration of carvedilol in essential hypertension, with special emphasis on renal haemodynamics and function. Acute administration of a single dose of 50 mg carvedilol reduced systolic and diastolic blood pressure without inducing reflex tachycardia. Renal blood flow was preserved; accordingly, renal vascular resistance was significantly reduced. A significant reduction in the glomerular filtration rate and filtration fraction was observed. Plasma renin activity (PRA) and plasma aldosterone values were not changed. Chronic carvedilol treatment produced a significant fall in systolic and diastolic blood pressure, heart rate, PRA and plasma aldosterone. Renal blood flow, glomerular filtration rate and filtration fraction also remained unchanged; renal vascular resistance decreased significantly. It is concluded that carvedilol possesses definite antihypertensive and renal vasodilating properties, both acutely and after chronic treatment.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01409473
