Olmesartan Medoxomil in Hypertension and Renal Impairment
Essential Hypertension, Renal Impairment
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Essential Hypertension
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Mean sitting BP prior to randomization of 140-180/90-109 mmHg; Renal impairment prior to randomization of mild (50 ≤ CLcr ≥ 80 mL/min) to moderate (30 ≤ CLcr ≥50 mL/min) severity Exclusion Criteria: Malignant hypertension or sitting BP greater than 180/109 mmHg; Severe heart failure, severe renal disease; Recent history of myocardial infarction, stroke or transient ischemic attack; History, clinical or current evidence of any significant gastrointestinal, respiratory, hematological, metabolic, immunological or any other underlying disease which in the opinion of the investigator would interfere with the patient's participation in the trial; Hypersensitivity or contraindications to ARBs or ACE inhibitors or any cross allergy; Treatment with dis-allowed medication; Pregnant or breastfeeding females or females of childbearing potential without adequate contraception; History of drug and/or alcohol abuse
Sites / Locations
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Experimental
Olmesartan medoxomil
Losartan
Olmesartan oral tablets 20 mg or 40 mg + losartan placebo. Medications are taken once daily before breakfast with water.
Losartan over encapsulated tablets 50 mg and 100 mg plus olmesartan placebo.