Single-pill fixed-dose drug combinations to reduce blood pressure: the right pill for the right patient

Ther Adv Chronic Dis. 2022 Jun 24:13:20406223221102754. doi: 10.1177/20406223221102754. eCollection 2022.

Abstract

Arterial hypertension is one of the major causes of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality worldwide. Effective and sustained reduction in blood pressure is essential to reduce individual cardiovascular risk. In daily clinical practice, single-pill fixed-dose combinations of different drug classes are important therapeutic resources that could improve both treatment adherence and cardiovascular risk management by targeting distinct pathophysiological mechanisms. The aim of this practical narrative review is to help physicians choosing the right single-pill fixed-dose combination for the right patient in the daily clinical practice, based on the individual clinical phenotype and cardiovascular risk profile.

Keywords: arterial hypertension; cholesterol; drug therapy; dyslipidemia; fixed-dose combination; high blood pressure; review.

Publication types

  • Review