HTN (lec 16/17)

Question 1

Drug combos for HTN used to? (3)

Answer 1

1) ↓ S/E of single drug
2) ↓ dose needed by using multiple mechanisms to ↓BP
3) synergism

Question 2

Goal of antihypertensives?

Answer 2

(have to take for remaining life)
↓BP
↓ cardio risks
min S/E
min ↓ quality of life

Question 3

Hydralazine, Isoniazid, Procainamide cause what?

Answer 3

SLE