Hypertension and nephrology - 2018;22(01 klsz)

Hypertension and nephrology

MARCH 20, 2018

[Trends in the treatment of hypertension]

BARNA István, GYURCSÁNYI András

[Use of drugs treating hypertension (and its associated diseases) supported by the National Health Insurance has changed spectacularly during the last 10 years. In December 2016 the turnover of drugs exceeds almost 2% the data of December 2007. Simultaneously the amount paid as a support decreased by 42.5%. Change in the categories of support resulted in an increase in the use of generics. In addition, the expansion in use of fixed combinations also brought a significant change in drug consumption. During the examined period the role of drugs used in the treatment of hypertension in most the groups has changed.]

HUN 2018;22(01 klsz)

Hypertension and nephrology

MARCH 20, 2018

[Nebivolol’s unique molecule structure and its effect onthe quality of life]

KERKOVITS Gábor

[The β receptor blockers have very different effects depending on their receptor selectivity, ISA effect, which gives a wide opportunity of beneficial therapeutic choice. Resulting from its unique molecule structure nebivolol has its unique effects. It consists two isomers in 1:1 ratio. D-nebivolol is a highly β1 receptor blocker, while l-nebivolol causes NO release resulting vasodilatation. As a result of this dual effect, nebivolol more strongly reduces the blood pressure. The pressure reducing effect of nebivolol is stronger than 25 mg of atenolol, and is equal with the effect of 100 mg of atenolol. Nebivolol has a significantly higher responders’ rate than bisoprolol, and significantly fewer adverse effect. Comparing to losartan nebivolol produces significantly higher reduction in systolic and in diastolic blood pressure as well. Nebivolol has beneficial haemodynamic effects. It raises the stroke volume by 20.6 percent, the cardias output by 7.1 per cent, the ejection fraction by 7.8 per cent while reduces the peripheral resistance by 13.2 per cent. Both at rest and during exercise nebivolol cases significantly higher reduction in pulmonary wedge pressure than atenolol. Nebivolol has a better profile of adverse effects. The following adverse effects were observed: fatigue in 1.3 per cent, cold extremities in 0.8 per cent, impotence in 0.08 per cent and dyspnea in 0.05 per cent. It has also a beneficial effect on erectile dysfunction. It cases a significant elevation in erectile dysfunction score from 17.22 to 22.09. The number of sexual activity also raised from 3.41 to 6.38 during nebivolol treatment. The prevalence of erectile dysfunction is also significantly lower as compared to any β receptor blocker. Nebivolol has a synergic effect on PDE5 blockers, raises the cGMP concentration in the erectile tissue. There is also a significant difference among the β receptor blockers in the reduction of exercise tolerance. The nonselective β receptor blocker cause 40 per cent, carvedilol 35 per cent, the β1 selective receptor blocker 25 per cent while nebivolol 6 per cent reduction in the duration time.]

HUN 2018;22(01 klsz)

Hypertension and nephrology

MARCH 20, 2018

[Accredited Postgraduate Training]

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HUN 2018;22(01 klsz)