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Review
. 2002 May;1(1):39-43.
doi: 10.1517/14740338.1.1.39.

Safety of the newer antihypertensive agents in children

Douglas L Blowey  1
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Review

Safety of the newer antihypertensive agents in children

Douglas L Blowey. Expert Opin Drug Saf. 2002 May.

Abstract

Hypertension is relatively uncommon in children and few children receive antihypertensive medications. This article reviews the safety of calcium channel blockers, angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors and angiotensin II receptor antagonists in children with hypertension. While the newer antihypertensive agents appear to be well-tolerated by children, further studies are needed to determine the safety profile across the developmental continuum, with chronic dosing and in children with complex hypertension.

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