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Flashcards by Kuldeep Bansod, updated more than 1 year ago
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Created by Kuldeep Bansod
about 5 years ago
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| Question | Answer |
| Define hypertension. | Hypertension is the persistent abnormal elevation in blood pressure above B.P. values of 140 (systolic) /90 (diastolic) |
| Define antihypertenssive. | Antihypertensive drugs are the agents used in the treatment of hypertension. |
| Centrally acting Drugs antihypertensive | Clonidine, Methyl Dopa |
| Adrenergic neuron blockers antihypertensive | Guanethidine |
| Catecholamine depletors antihypertensive | Reserpine |
| Alpha adrenergic blockers | Phentolamine |
| Beta-adrenergic blockers | Propranolol |
| Vasodilaors | Hydralazine |
| Drugs acting reflexly by stimulating baroreceptors | Veratrum |
| Oral Diuretics: | Thazides, Frusemide, spironolactone, amiloride |
| Calcium Channel Blockers | Nifedipine, Amlodipine, Felodipine |
| Drugs acting on renin-angiotensin system | a) ACE inhibitors: Enalapril, ramipril b) Angiotensin Receptor Blockers: Losartan, Telmisartan |
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