Table 2.
Individual drugs within each antihypertensive agent class as used in SPRINT
| Antihypertensive agent class and individual drugs | Frequency of use at 12-month visit within drug class |
|---|---|
|
| |
| Thiazide-type diuretic | |
| chlorthalidone | 89% |
| hydrochlorothiazide | 11% |
|
| |
| RAS blocker | |
| lisinopril | 55% |
| losartan | 25% |
| valsartan | 17% |
|
| |
| Calcium channel blocker | |
| amlodipine | 90% |
| diltiazem or verapamil | 10% |
|
| |
| Beta-blocker | |
| metoprolol | 57% |
| atenolol | 35% |
| carvedilol | 5% |
RAS: renin-angiotensin system; ACE: angiotensin converting enzyme; ARB: angiotensin receptor blocker