Antihypertensive Drugs Flashcards

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Goal of Hypertension management

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Reduction of cardiovascular and renal morbidity and mortality
Bp<140/90mmHg
For diabetics BP<130/80mmHg

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Antihypertensive drug categories

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Adrenergic drugs
Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors
Angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs)
Calcium channel blockers (CCBs)
Diuretics
Vasodilators
Direct renin inhibitors
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