THE EFFICACY OF THE NEW DRUG FORM OF NIFEDIPINE WITH PROLONGED ACTION - NIFECARD-XL IN TREATMENT OF ARTERIAL HYPERTENSION
Abstract
The efficacy of the new drug form of nifedipine with prolonged action - Nifecard-XL in treatment of arterial hypertension.
About the Authors
S. Yu. MartsevichRussian Federation
E. V. Alimova
Russian Federation
V. M. Gorbunov
Russian Federation
A. D. Deev
Russian Federation
V. N. Hirmanov
Russian Federation
L. A. Sokolova
Russian Federation
V. I. Podzolkov
Russian Federation
V. I. Karpov
Russian Federation
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Martsevich S.Yu., Alimova E.V., Gorbunov V.M., Deev A.D., Hirmanov V.N., Sokolova L.A., Podzolkov V.I., Karpov V.I. THE EFFICACY OF THE NEW DRUG FORM OF NIFEDIPINE WITH PROLONGED ACTION - NIFECARD-XL IN TREATMENT OF ARTERIAL HYPERTENSION. Russian Journal of Cardiology. 2003;(5):55-58. (In Russ.)