Doxazosin versus bendrofluazide: a comparison of the metabolic effects in British South Asians with hypertension

British Journal of General Practice

Tahir Khan¹  Barbara Collins¹  FD Richard Hobbs¹ 

[1] Department of Primary Care and General Practice, University of Birmingham, Birmingham

关键词: bendrofluazide;    doxazosin;    ethnic groups;    glucose;    hypertension;    lipids;   

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学科分类：卫生学

来源: Royal College of General Practitioners

【 摘 要 】

People from British South Asian communities have an increased risk of mortality from coronary heart disease (CHD). Doxazosin, a selective α1-adrenergic blocker, in addition to lowering blood pressure, has been shown to have positive effects on glucose metabolism and lipid profiles in patients with hypertension.

【 授权许可】

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