ISSN:
1573-739X
Keywords:
Adrenergic beta receptor blockaders
;
Cardiovascular agents
;
Diabetes mellitus
;
Drug utilization
;
Quality of health care
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
Notes:
Abstract The medication of 582 patients taking insulin or oral hypoglycaemic agents has been analysed. A characterization is given of the patients and their. antidiabetic medication. Subsequently, a description of the use of cardiovascular drugs, in comparison with an age-matched control group, is presented. The diabetic population investigated has an average age of 67 years. Most cardiovascular agents, with the exception of thiazide diuretics, are used to a larger extent in the diabetic group in comparison with the control group. Non-selectiveβ-blockers, possibly hazardous in patients with diabetes mellitus, appear to be prescribed without restriction in the diabetic patients investigated. The results of this study suggest that the choice of drugs for the treatment of cardiovascular co-morbidity in patients with diabetes mellitus can be improved.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF02113941
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