Depending on the class of anti-hypertensive drug, the mechanism of action can vary greatly. There are beta adrenergic blocker agents, angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, diuretics, ARBs, and many more.
Specific drug references should be consulted, since interactions vary for antihypertensive drugs.
reduce blood pressure and associated complications
antihypertensive treatment can reduce incidence of stroke by 35-40%, heart attack by 20-25%, and onset of new heart failure by 50%.
among many drugs causing hemolytic anemia one is Alpha methyl dopa a centrally acting antihypertensive used most in pregnant womens to control blood pressure.
Drugs that do not fit into any single category are called miscellaneous drugs, or sometimes idiosyncratic drugs. These drugs often have unique mechanisms of action or therapeutic uses that don't fit into the standard classification system.
Loasartan belongs to Angiotensin Antagonist class of antihypertensive drugs.
An antihypertensive is an agent which prevents or counteracts hypertension.
Pharmacodynamics is the study of the biochemical and physiological effects of drugs on the body or on microorganisms or parasites within or on the body and the mechanisms of drug action and the relationship between drug concentration and effect.
Antihypertensive drugs, steroids, muscle relaxants, anticancer drugs, and opioids, as well as extensive surgery such as a coronary bypass, may lead to depression.
antihypertensive
This is done through several mechanisms: - Stimulating noradrenaline to be released - Mimicking noradrenaline's action on the receptors -Preventing noradrenaline to be broken down and reuptaken
Antiparkinson drugs attempt to restore the balance through one of several mechanisms, depending on drug type. The most effective drugs, called dopaminergic drugs, replace dopamine, or mimic its action in the brain.