Exciting new findings have been shared by researchers, who may have discovered a groundbreaking way to tackle high blood pressure – by merging multiple medications into a single pill.
The revolutionary treatment approach could be a game-changer for those grappling with hypertension, according to the latest findings presented at the European Society of Cardiology Congress in London.
An Australian cohort detailed how a specific combo of currently used drugs could yield astonishing outcomes, even in the early stages.
The groundbreaking milestone appears to lie in a pill that combines telmisartan, amlodipine, and indapamide, all of which are currently used as treatment separately for hypertension.
The research indicated this integrated strategy trumps typical early-stage treatments, without ailing patients with additional side effects.
Dr Anthony Rodgers from Sydney’s George Institute for Global Health, on the forefront of this innovative treatment, revealed: “We are suggesting a completely different concept. Convenience and adherence will be an added advantage, but there’s more to it than that.
“It’s about combining the different mechanisms of three separate drug classes to get a better (result) and being able to do this right from the start of treatment in patients with mildly elevated blood pressure, as well as those with higher levels.”
This groundbreaking treatment could be a game-changer, potentially saving millions of lives worldwide. The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that high blood pressure is responsible for an estimated 7.5 million deaths each year globally.
Hypertension affects over 30% of adults around the world and can be deadly if not managed properly. Despite this, many patients admit to occasionally forgetting their medication.
Blood Pressure UK highlights that individuals often juggle between three to four different medications daily, with some needing five or more, and finding the right combination typically involves “a bit of trial and error”.
Symptoms like headaches, blurred vision, and chest pains can signal high blood pressure, but it can remain unnoticed until causing major health emergencies such as strokes or heart attacks.