Antihypertensives Flashcards
1
Q
What are the type of anti-hypertensive used in anaesthetics?
A
B blockers
Vasodilators: nitrates, nitroprusside, hydralazine
Alpha 2 agonist: clonidine
Alpha 1 antagonist: phenoxybenzzamine, phentolamine
General anaesthetic agents: volatiles and IV induction agents
Diuretics
Analgesia - pain or anxiety can cause hypertension
