Effect of Pentoxifylline on Microalbuminuria in Diabetic Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Table 3

Baseline characteristics in 40 studies patients by groups.

	Case group ()	Control group ()	value
ARB	8 (40)	11 (55)	0.12
ACEI	3 (15)	2 (10)	0.81
Beta-blocker	2 (10)	1 (5)	0.67
Ca blocker	2 (10)	2 (10)	0.83
Diuretics	4 (20)	4 (20)	0.99
Statins	17 (85)	14 (70)	0.97

Data expressed as number (percent). ARB: angiotensin receptor blocker; ACEI: angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor.
Case group included 20 patients who received regular medications plus 400 mg pentoxifylline. Control group included 20 patients who received regular medications plus placebo.
values calculated by Chi-square test.