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Stable Angina
Nifedipine GITS Effective in Heart Disease Patients
March 31st, 2000
The drug nifedipine GITS has been deemed an effective therapeutic agent for patients with chronic stable angina, according to a study conducted in Barcelona, Spain. A.F. Garcia and others investigated the use of this compound in 1,076 men and women with stable angina. Patient age was 63.5 ± 12.8 years. Forty-three percent of the patients had previous history of myocardial infarction. Nifedipine GITS was administered at 30-60 mg/day for six months, according to the study protocol. Study results indicated the following: Angina attacks and short-acting nitrate consumption decreased by 80.7% and 83.3%,...
Source: Drug Week (2000-03-31)
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