Captopril in hypertension after renal transplantation. Issue 700 (February 1984)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Chan, M. K.; Sweny, P.; El Nahas, A. M.; Farrington, K.; Fernando, O. N.; Moorhead, J. F.
• Is Part Of: Postgraduate medical journal. Volume 60:Issue 700(1984)
• Page Start: 132
• Page End: 134
• Publication Date: 1984-02
• Subjects: Medicine -- Periodicals; 610
• DOI: 10.1136/pgmj.60.700.132
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0032-5473

Abstract

Abstract : Eight hypertensive renal allograft recipients who had received captopril are presented. Captopril in a maximal daily dose of 250 mg enabled the withdrawal of large doses of beta-blocking agents and vasodilators. Blood pressure was satisfactorily controlled in all except one. No adverse side effects were observed other than the 'first dose' effect which resulted in transient anuria in one patient. Captopril appears to be a useful agent in the management of severe hypertension after renal transplantation.