The present invention generally relates to methods of treating hypertension (HTN) in patients in need thereof wherein the patient optionally further suffers from chronic kidney disease (CKD) or Type II diabetes mellitus (T2DM). The invention also relates to methods of treating hyperkalemia in a patient in need thereof, wherein the patient suffers from CKD, T2DM or HTN and are optionally being treated with an effective amount of a renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) agent. The invention also relates to methods of treating kidney disease in a patient in need thereof, wherein the patient is optionally being treated with an effective amount of a renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) agent. The methods can comprise administering an effective amount of a potassium-binding agent to the patient to lower the patient's blood pressure and/or increase or stabilize the patient's kidney function.
本发明一般涉及治疗有需要的患者的高血压(HTN)的方法,其中患者可选择进一步患有慢性肾病(CKD)或II型糖尿病(T2
DM)。本发明还涉及在有需要的患者中治疗高
钾血症的方法,其中患者患有 CKD、T2
DM 或 HTN,并可选择使用有效量的肾素-
血管紧张素-
醛固酮系统(R
AAS)制剂进行治疗。本发明还涉及治疗有需要的患者肾脏疾病的方法,其中患者可选择使用有效量的肾素-
血管紧张素-
醛固酮系统(R
AAS)制剂进行治疗。这些方法可包括向患者施用有效量的
钾结合剂,以降低患者的血压和/或增加或稳定患者的肾功能。