Research Indicates Use of the Internet is Key for Marketing and Education on Antihypertensives

Committed to the Open Source Movement in Healthcare

Established
16 October 1998

updated: 8 November 2000

Research Indicates Use of the Internet is Key for Marketing and Education on Antihypertensives

Currently, almost 100 different drugs are available for use in the treatment of hypertension. These drugs differ in mechanisms of action, potential side effects, and effectiveness from patient to patient. Even with clinical protocols and guidelines to help them along, healthcare providers are struggling to stay abreast of all the latest information pertaining to drugs and treatment regimens.