The efficacy and safety of once-daily nifedipine coat-core in the treatment of mild-to-moderate hypertension. Adalat CC Cooperative Study Group

Abstract

The efficacy and safety of once-daily nifedipine coat-core, a new, extended-release formulation, were examined in 245 patients with essential hypertension in this 10-week, multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group study. Mean net reductions in trough supine diastolic blood pressure at endpoint were 6.5 mmHg, 7.7 mmHg, and 11.7 mmHg at 30, 60, and 90 mg/day of nifedipine, respectively. All reductions were statistically significant, compared with placebo. Trough-to-peak ratios for supine diastolic blood pressure change following the 30, 60, and 90 mg/day doses were 49%, 67%, and 61%, respectively. Adverse events were generally mild or moderate, and most reflected the vasodilatory properties of the drug (eg, headache, edema). Reports of adverse events decreased as treatment progressed. The nifedipine coat-core tablet provided good control of blood pressure for the entire 24-hour dosing interval and was well tolerated by the majority of patients in the study.