Comparing the Effectiveness and Safety of Amlodipine vs. Cilnidipine for Mild to Moderate Hypertension

Abstract

Background: Calcium channel blockers, including the recently developed cilnidipine, are widely used as first-line medications for treating newly diagnosed cases of primary essential hypertension Cilnidipine has a unique advantage compared to amlodipine, another common calcium channel blocker. While amlodipine only targets L-type calcium channels, cilnidipine can target both L and N-type channels. This study aimed to compare the effectiveness and safety of these two medications in patients with essential hypertension