Edarbi®Clo (azilsartan/chlorthalidone) in patients with arterial hypertension and chronic kidney disease: a retrospective observational study "PRAKTIKA-CKD"
- Authors: Khabibulina M.M.1, Bazhenova O.V.1, Artyomov D.V.2
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Affiliations:
- Ural State Medical University, Ministry of Health of Russia
- Moscow Regional Research and Clinical Institute
- Issue: Vol 36, No 11 (2025)
- Pages: 53-60
- Section: Pharmacology
- URL: https://medbiosci.ru/0236-3054/article/view/362942
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.29296/25877305-2025-11-09
- ID: 362942
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Abstract
Arterial hypertension (AH) remains a key factor in the progression of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and cardiovascular risk. Modern recommendations emphasize the need for early prescription of renin-angiotensin system blockers in the form of rational fixed combinations to achieve target blood pressure (BP) levels and nephroprotection.
Purpose. To evaluate the efficacy and safety of the fixed combination of azilsartan/chlorothalidone (Edarbi®Clo) in patients with AH and CKD in real clinical practice.
Materials and methods. A retrospective analysis of 502 outpatient records from the MONIKI database was conducted; inclusion criteria: over 18 years old, essential AH, prescription of Edarbi®Clo 40/12.5 or 40/25 mg once a day, glomerular filtration rate (GFR) >30 ml/min/1.73m2, single-dose microalbuminuria (MAU) >30 mg/l; excluded: secondary AH, combined therapy with a second angiotensin receptor blocker, GFR <30 ml/min/1.73m2, type 1 diabetes, hyperkalemia. The parameters were assessed at 3 visits up to 24 weeks.
Results. In the cohort with a full set of visits receiving azilsartan/chlortalidone (n=153), the average mean systolic BP decreased from 147.5±11.8 to 125.1±7.9 mmHg; diastolic BP – from 90.1±8.2 to 77.2±6.1 mmHg. By the 24th week, 93% reached BP <140/90 and 71% – <130/80 mmHg. GFR increased (from 50.1±4.1 to 55.9±3.1 ml/min/1.73m2), MAU decreased (from 198.7±9.2 to 99.4±7.8 mg/l). Potassium and glucose did not change significantly. 3.3% of patients required therapy adjustment.
Conclusion. The use of Edarbi®Clo in patients with AH and CKD provided a targeted antihypertensive effect with parallel nephroprotection (increased GFR, decreased MAU) and stable potassium levels; it demonstrated a favorable safety profile in real clinical conditions. The obtained results are consistent with the data from randomized studies of azilsartan/chlorthalidone and the current recommendations of ESH and KDIGO.
About the authors
M. M. Khabibulina
Ural State Medical University, Ministry of Health of Russia
Author for correspondence.
Email: m.xabibulina@mail.ru
ORCID iD: 0000-0002-3240-1357
SPIN-code: 3456-9089
Associate Professor, Candidate of Medical Sciences
Russian Federation, YekaterinburgO. V. Bazhenova
Ural State Medical University, Ministry of Health of Russia
Email: m.xabibulina@mail.ru
ORCID iD: 0000-0001-7821-3004
SPIN-code: 2654-7865
Russian Federation, Yekaterinburg
D. V. Artyomov
Moscow Regional Research and Clinical Institute
Email: m.xabibulina@mail.ru
ORCID iD: 0000-0002-0753-967X
SPIN-code: 1208-3922
Candidate of Medical Sciences
Russian Federation, MoscowReferences
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