Drugs For Hypertension Flashcards
Help in reducing the heart rate thus decreasing the blood pressure
Beta blockers
Increases urination which in turn reduces sodium and fluid content, resulting in decreasing blood pressure.
Diuretics
Widens the blood vessels thereby aiding in easy blood flow and reduce the blood pressure.
Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors
Helps relax the blood vessels to lower the pressure
Angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs)
Reduces the amount of calcium entering the heart muscles thereby reduces the heart rate and controlling the blood pressure.
Calcium channel blockers
The muscles of arteries and veins are relaxed, thus reducing the blood pressure.
Alpha blockers
Inhibits the enzymes that favors the production of angiotensin, which constricts the blood vessels.
Renin inhibitors
A peptide hormone, which aids in regulation of blood pressure.
Angiotensin