Name and classification of antihypertensives
Understand the Problem
The question is asking for the names of antihypertensive medications and their classifications. It seeks a detailed overview of the different types of drugs used to treat hypertension.
Answer
Thiazide diuretics, calcium channel blockers, ACE inhibitors, ARBs, beta-blockers, adrenergic blockers, vasodilators.
The main classes of antihypertensive medications include Thiazide-type diuretics, Calcium channel blockers, Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, Angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs), Beta-blockers, Adrenergic blockers, and Vasodilators.
Answer for screen readers
The main classes of antihypertensive medications include Thiazide-type diuretics, Calcium channel blockers, Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, Angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs), Beta-blockers, Adrenergic blockers, and Vasodilators.
More Information
Antihypertensive medications are used to manage high blood pressure and can prevent complications such as stroke and heart disease. They act by different mechanisms to lower arterial pressure.
Tips
A common mistake is to assume that all antihypertensive medications work similarly. Understanding the specific action of each class helps in predicting side effects and contraindications.
Sources
- Types of Blood Pressure Medications | American Heart Association - heart.org
- Types of Blood Pressure Medication (Antihypertensives) - Cleveland Clinic - my.clevelandclinic.org
- Antihypertensives | Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
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