Monitoring renal function in hypertension.
review · Level V
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Abstract
Several classes of antihypertensive drugs can cause a fall in glomerular filtration rate and a rise in serum potassium and creatinine concentrations. Appropriate monitoring during treatment of hypertension allows potentially serious underlying conditions to be identified and adverse events avoided.
Medical subject headings
- Antihypertensive Agents
- Hypertension
- Kidney Diseases