Rosuvastatin, but not atorvastatin, enhances the antihypertensive effect of cilostazol in an acute model of hypertension

Faculty Pharmacy Year: 2023
Type of Publication: ZU Hosted Pages: 2321–2334
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Journal: Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's Archives of Pharmacology Springer Volume:
Keywords : Rosuvastatin, , , atorvastatin, enhances , antihypertensive effect , cilostazol , , acute    
Abstract:
Hypertensive emergency, a sudden and severe increase in blood pressure, necessitates immediate intervention to avoid end-organ damage. Cilostazol, a selective phosphodiesterase-III inhibitor, has vasodilator effect. Here, we investigated the effect of two commonly used statins, atorvastatin or rosuvastatin, on cilostazol antihypertensive activity in acute model of hypertension. Hypertensive emergency was induced via angiotensin II intravenous infusion (120 ng.kg−1.min−1). Rats were subjected to real-time arterial hemodynamics and electrocardiogram recording while investigated drugs were injected slowly at cumulative doses 0.5, 1, and 2 mg.kg−1, individually or in combination, followed by baroreflex sensitivity (BRS) analysis and serum electrolytes (Na+ and K+) and vasomodulators (norepinephrine (NE), and nitric oxide (NO)) assessment. Cilostazol reduced systolic blood pressure (SBP), while co-injection with rosuvastatin augmented cilostazol SBP reduction up to 30 mmHg. Compared to atorvastatin, rosuvastatin boosted the cilostazol-associated reduction in peripheral resistance, as evidenced by further decrease in diastolic, pulse, and dicrotic-notch pressures. Rosuvastatin co-injection prevented cilostazol-induced changes of ejection and non-ejection durations. Additionally, rosuvastatin coadministration produced better restoration of BRS, with an observed augmented increase in BRS indexes from spectral analysis. Greater reduction in sympathetic/parasympathetic ratio and serum NE upon rosuvastatin coadministration indicates further shift in sympathovagal balance towards parasympathetic dominance. Additionally, rosuvastatin coinjection caused a greater decrease in serum sodium, while more increase in NO indicating augmented reduction of extracellular volume and endothelial dysfunction. Rosuvastatin boosted cilostazol’s antihypertensive actions through effects on peripheral resistance, BRS, sympathovagal balance, endothelial dysfunction, and electrolytes balance, while atorvastatin did not demonstrate a comparable impact
   
     
 
       

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