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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.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoAll antihypertensive agents lower blood pressure, although the mechanisms of action vary greatly.
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∙ 13y agoAntihypertensive drugs are medicines that help lower blood pressure.
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∙ 12y agoThe lowering of blood pressure. How it works depends on exactly what it is, as do the side effects.
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∙ 11y agomode of action of antyhypertensive drugs
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Are there any interactions with of antihypertensive drugs?
Specific drug references should be consulted, since interactions vary for antihypertensive drugs.
Antihypertensive drugs are used to do what?
reduce blood pressure and associated complications
How effective are antihypertensive drugs?
antihypertensive treatment can reduce incidence of stroke by 35-40%, heart attack by 20-25%, and onset of new heart failure by 50%.
Drugs that cannot be classified into any single category are called?
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.
What is the antihypertensive drug causes hemolytic anemia?
among many drugs causing hemolytic anemia one is Alpha methyl dopa a centrally acting antihypertensive used most in pregnant womens to control blood pressure.
What Class of high-blood pressure medication does Losartan belong to?
Loasartan belongs to Angiotensin Antagonist class of antihypertensive drugs.
What is an antihypertensive?
An antihypertensive is an agent which prevents or counteracts hypertension.
What medical treatments could lead to depression?
Antihypertensive drugs, steroids, muscle relaxants, anticancer drugs, and opioids, as well as extensive surgery such as a coronary bypass, may lead to depression.
What is pharmacodynamics?
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.
How can adrenergic drugs stimulate the adrenergic nerves?
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
You have been taking nifedifine what is your sickness?
Nifedifine. Did you mean Nifedipine. that's and antihypertensive drugs. so i am guessing the sickness is high blood pressure(hypertension)
What does metaprolol do?
antihypertensive
