Table 22.3Recommended Two-Drug Combinations of Antihypertensive Drugs

NICEESH, ESC 2013ASH, ISHJNC 8
A + CA + CAfrican AmericanAfrican American
 A + DA + CC + D
 C + DA + D 
  C + D 
  Non-African AmericanNon-African American
  A + CA + C
  A + DA + D
   C + D

Note: A = ACE (angiotensin-converting enzyme) inhibitor or angiotensin receptor blocker; C = calcium channel blocker; D = diuretic (including thiazides or thiazide-like or type); ASH = American Society of Hypertension; ESC = European Society of Cardiology; ESH = European Society of Hypertension; ISH = International Society of Hypertension; JNC 8 = Eighth Joint National Committee; NICE = National Institute for Health and Care Excellence.

From: Chapter 22, Management of Hypertension and Dyslipidemia for Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease

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