Anti-hypertensive

Question	Answer
Define hypertension.	Hypertension is the persistent abnormal elevation in blood pressure above B.P. values of 140 (systolic) /90 (diastolic)
Define antihypertenssive.	Antihypertensive drugs are the agents used in the treatment of hypertension.
Centrally acting Drugs antihypertensive	Clonidine, Methyl Dopa
Adrenergic neuron blockers antihypertensive	Guanethidine
Catecholamine depletors antihypertensive	Reserpine
Alpha adrenergic blockers	Phentolamine
Beta-adrenergic blockers	Propranolol
Vasodilaors	Hydralazine
Drugs acting reflexly by stimulating baroreceptors	Veratrum
Oral Diuretics:	Thazides, Frusemide, spironolactone, amiloride
Calcium Channel Blockers	Nifedipine, Amlodipine, Felodipine
Drugs acting on renin-angiotensin system	a) ACE inhibitors: Enalapril, ramipril b) Angiotensin Receptor Blockers: Losartan, Telmisartan

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