Table 3

Multiple linear regression models of primary outcomes of mean change in systolic or diastolic blood pressure (SBP/DBP) from antihypertensive administration to first subsequent blood pressure measurement, adjusted

OutcomePredictorMean (95% CI)P value
SBP change (mm Hg)Antihypertensive used0.419
Hydralazine versus labetalol4.50 (−4.46 to 13.46)0.324
Hydralazine versus nicardipine5.71 (−2.97 to 14.39)0.197
Labetalol versus nicardipine1.21 (−3.32 to 5.78)0.601
DBP change (mm Hg)Antihypertensive used 0.003
Hydralazine versus labetalol−3.41 (−9.54 to 2.72)0.275
Hydralazine versus nicardipine2.06 (−3.88 to 8.00)0.496
Labetalol versus nicardipine5.47 (2.37 to 8.57) <0.001
  • P value, significance set to <0.05.