Table a2 Effects of antihypertensive drugs on blood pressure of 154/97 mm Hg
Drug Class | Effect of antihypertensive on blood pressure (systolic/diastolic) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Low dose (mm Hg) | Standard dose (mm Hg) | High dose (mm Hg) | |
ACE | 6.9/3.7 | 8.5/4.7 | 10/5.7 |
ARB II | 7.8/4.5 | 10.3/5.7 | 12.3/6.5 |
β blockers | 7.4/5.6 | 9.2/6.7 | 11.1/7.8 |
Ca blockers | 5.9/3.9 | 8.8/5.9 | 11.7/7.9 |
Thiazides | 7.4/3.7 | 8.8/4.4 | 10.3/5 |
All drugs | 7.1/4.4 | 9.1/5.5 | 10.9/6.5 |
