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ACE Inhibitors & ARBS

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Antihypertensive Drugs

block angiotensin 1 to angio 2

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side/adverse effects for ace inhibitors

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chronic cough, angioedema, hyperkalemia

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Calcium Channel Blockers

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Antihypertensive Drugs

slows the movement of calcium into smooth-muscles = arterial dilation and decreased B/P

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Side/Adverse effects of Calcium Channel Blockers

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Constipation

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Beta Blockers

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Antihypertensive Drugs

lower B/P by decreasing release of renin in kidneys

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