| Title
of the article |
Comparative Effects of Benidipine and Amlodipine on Proteinuria, Urinary 8-OHdG, Urinary L-FABP, and Inflammatory and Atherosclerosis Markers in Early-Stage Chronic Kidney Disease. |
| Authors |
Nakamura T, Sato E, Fujiwara N, Kawagoe Y, Ueda Y, Sugaya T, Yamagishi S, Yamada S, Koide H. |
| Journal
|
Am J Med Sci. 2010 Feb;339(2):157-163. |
| Subject
Consultant |
A. Wiecek |
| Score
(1 to 3 stars) |
** |
| Comments |
Benidipine is more effective than amlodipine for protecting renal function and potentially for ameliorating atherosclerosis in hypertensive patients with mild CKD. T-type calcium channel blockers may be effective in patients with CKD. |
