Question

A 55-year-old man with type 2 diabetes is found to have microalbuminuria on routine screening (ACR 5.5 mg/mmol). His blood pressure is 135/85 mmHg. He is currently taking metformin. According to NICE NG28 (Type 2 diabetes) and NG136 (Hypertension), what is the most appropriate medication to add?

Accepted Answer

Ramipril

Answer

Amlodipine

Answer

Indapamide

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Doxazosin

Answer

No additional medication needed for BP

Practice question

A 55-year-old man with type 2 diabetes is found to have microalbuminuria on routine screening (ACR 5.5 mg/mmol). His blood pressure is 135/85 mmHg. He is currently taking metformin. According to NICE NG28 (Type 2 diabetes) and NG136 (Hypertension), what is the most appropriate medication to add?