Drugs for Hypertension

Question 1

sympatholytics (antiadrenergic drugs)

Answer 1

§ Direct-acting vasodilators: Hydralazine
and minoxidil
§ Calcium channel blockers
§ Drugs that suppress RAAS
§ ACE inhibitors
§ Angiotensin II receptor blockers
§ Aldosterone antagonists
§ Direct renin inhibitors: Type 2 diabetes mellitus precautions

Question 2

Drugs for Hypertensive Emergencies

Answer 2

Sodium nitroprusside § Fenoldopam
§ Labetalol
§ Diazoxide
§ Clevidipine

Question 3

Drugs for Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy

Answer 3

§ Chronic hypertension and pregnancy § ACE inhibitors, ARBs, and DRIs are
contraindicated during pregnancy
§ Most other antihypertensives can be continued during pregnancy
§ Preeclampsia and eclampsia § Hydralazine
§ Magnesium sulfate (anticonvulsant)