Sympatholytic Agents and Antihypertensive Drugs

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Which type of drugs act as a salt restriction mechanism for non-pharmacological therapy of hypertension?

Sympatholytic agents

Which antihypertensive drug is commonly known by the brand name 'Ismelin' and is used as a 3rd or 4th line of drug?

Antihypertensive drugs

Which antihypertensive drug inhibits neurotransmitter release and is commonly known by the brand name 'Serpasil'?

Reserpine

Which antihypertensive drug depletes neurotransmitter storage and continues to do so even after stopping?

Reserpine

Which antihypertensive drug should not be given to people with mental depression as it can provoke suicide?

Reserpine

Study Notes

Non-Pharmacological Therapy of Hypertension

  • Diuretics act as a salt restriction mechanism for non-pharmacological therapy of hypertension.

Antihypertensive Drugs

  • 'Ismelin' is the brand name of the antihypertensive drug reserpine, which is used as a 3rd or 4th line of drug.
  • 'Serpasil' is the brand name of the antihypertensive drug reserpine, which inhibits neurotransmitter release.
  • Reserpine is an antihypertensive drug that depletes neurotransmitter storage and continues to do so even after stopping.
  • Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) should not be given to people with mental depression as they can provoke suicide.

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