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Antihypertensive refers to a medication or treatment that is used to lower high blood pressure, also known as hypertension. These medications work by relaxing blood vessels, reducing the volume of blood circulating in the body, or decreasing the force of the heart's contractions. Antihypertensive medications are commonly prescribed to help manage and control high blood pressure, which can reduce the risk of serious health complications such as heart disease, stroke, and kidney damage.
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Definition:
Antihypertensives, also known as blood pressure-lowering medications, are drugs used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Mechanism of Action:
Different antihypertensives work through various mechanisms to reduce blood pressure, including:
- Diuretics: Increase urine output, reducing fluid volume in the blood.
- Beta-blockers: Block the sympathetic nervous system, decreasing heart rate and blood pressure.
- ACE inhibitors: Block the production of angiotensin II, a hormone that constricts blood vessels.
- ARBs (Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers): Block the effects of angiotensin II at receptors in blood vessels.
- Calcium channel blockers: Block the entry of calcium into cells, which can relax blood vessels.
- Vasodilators: Directly relax blood vessels, reducing resistance to blood flow.
Types of Antihypertensives:
There are numerous classes of antihypertensives, including:
- Diuretics (e.g., hydrochlorothiazide, spironolactone)
- Beta-blockers (e.g., metoprolol, atenolol)
- ACE inhibitors (e.g., lisinopril, enalapril)
- ARBs (e.g., losartan, valsartan)
- Calcium channel blockers (e.g., amlodipine, diltiazem)
- Vasodilators (e.g., hydralazine, minoxidil)
- Combination medications (e.g., Lisinopril/Hydrochlorothiazide, Amlodipine/Valsartan)
Indications:
Antihypertensives are prescribed to lower blood pressure and prevent the complications of high blood pressure, such as:
- Heart attack
- Stroke
- Kidney failure
- Heart failure
Dosage and Administration:
The dosage and administration of antihypertensives vary depending on the type of medication, the patient's individual needs, and the severity of hypertension.
Side Effects:
Common side effects of antihypertensives include:
- Dizziness
- Fatigue
- Headache
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Joint pain
Monitoring:
Regular monitoring of blood pressure and kidney function is essential while taking antihypertensives to ensure effectiveness and prevent side effects.
Antihypertensives, also known as blood pressure-lowering medications, are drugs used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Mechanism of Action:
Different antihypertensives work through various mechanisms to reduce blood pressure, including:
- Diuretics: Increase urine output, reducing fluid volume in the blood.
- Beta-blockers: Block the sympathetic nervous system, decreasing heart rate and blood pressure.
- ACE inhibitors: Block the production of angiotensin II, a hormone that constricts blood vessels.
- ARBs (Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers): Block the effects of angiotensin II at receptors in blood vessels.
- Calcium channel blockers: Block the entry of calcium into cells, which can relax blood vessels.
- Vasodilators: Directly relax blood vessels, reducing resistance to blood flow.
Types of Antihypertensives:
There are numerous classes of antihypertensives, including:
- Diuretics (e.g., hydrochlorothiazide, spironolactone)
- Beta-blockers (e.g., metoprolol, atenolol)
- ACE inhibitors (e.g., lisinopril, enalapril)
- ARBs (e.g., losartan, valsartan)
- Calcium channel blockers (e.g., amlodipine, diltiazem)
- Vasodilators (e.g., hydralazine, minoxidil)
- Combination medications (e.g., Lisinopril/Hydrochlorothiazide, Amlodipine/Valsartan)
Indications:
Antihypertensives are prescribed to lower blood pressure and prevent the complications of high blood pressure, such as:
- Heart attack
- Stroke
- Kidney failure
- Heart failure
Dosage and Administration:
The dosage and administration of antihypertensives vary depending on the type of medication, the patient's individual needs, and the severity of hypertension.
Side Effects:
Common side effects of antihypertensives include:
- Dizziness
- Fatigue
- Headache
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Joint pain
Monitoring:
Regular monitoring of blood pressure and kidney function is essential while taking antihypertensives to ensure effectiveness and prevent side effects.
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