Why the study?
Does betaxolol reduce blood pressure in patients with mild-to-moderate hypertension?
Population
317 patients with mild-to-moderate hypertension
Comparison
Betaxolol 5, 10, or 20 mg once daily for 4 weeks vs Placebo
Design
RCT, randomly assigned, double-blind
Follow-up
4 weeks
Authors
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Betaxolol effectively lowers BP in mild-to-moderate hypertension; confirms dose-dependent efficacy of this beta-blocker in RCT.
Does betaxolol reduce blood pressure in patients with mild-to-moderate hypertension?
Betaxolol is safe and effective for treating essential hypertension, demonstrating a dose-dependent reduction in blood pressure over a 4-week period.
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