June 2007. Volume 3. Number 2

Extended release metoprolol succinate: a limited utility in the treatment for hypertension in children

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Batisky D, Sorof J, Suggs J, Llewellyn M, Klibaner M, Hainer J et al. Efficacy and safety of extended release metoprolol succinate in hypertensive children 6 to 16 years: a clinical trial experience. J Pediatr. 2007;150:134-9
Reviewers: Carreazo Pariasca NY1, Cuervo Valdés JJ2.
1Hospital de Emergencias Pediátricas. Lima. Perú.
2CS Ciudad Jardín. Badajoz. España.
Correspondence: Nilton Yhuri Carreazo Pariasca. Email: yhuroc@gmail.com
Reception date: /05/2007
Acceptance date: 27/05/2007
Publication date: 01/06/2007

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Carreazo Pariasca NY, Cuervo Valdes JJ. Metoprolol de liberación prolongada: posible alternativa en el tratamiento de la hipertensión en niños. Evid Pediatr. 2007;3:51.

AVC | Critically appraised articles

Batisky D, Sorof J, Suggs J, Llewellyn M, Klibaner M, Hainer J et al. Efficacy and safety of extended release metoprolol succinate in hypertensive children 6 to 16 years: a clinical trial experience. J Pediatr. 2007;150:134-9
Reviewers: Carreazo Pariasca NY1, Cuervo Valdés JJ2.
1Hospital de Emergencias Pediátricas. Lima. Perú.
2CS Ciudad Jardín. Badajoz. España.
Correspondence: Nilton Yhuri Carreazo Pariasca. Email: yhuroc@gmail.com
Reception date: /05/2007
Acceptance date: 27/05/2007
Publication date: 01/06/2007

How to cite this article

Carreazo Pariasca NY, Cuervo Valdes JJ. Metoprolol de liberación prolongada: posible alternativa en el tratamiento de la hipertensión en niños. Evid Pediatr. 2007;3:51.

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