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Drugs for HTN

by drdasaraju
May 1, 2022

All the following are class of drugs used in the management of hypertension, except

Renin inhibitors

β1-blockers

α2-agonists

Diuretics

Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors

Potassium channel blockers

Nitrates

α1-blockers

Angiogensin receptor blockers

Calcium channel blockers

All the following are true regarding ACE inhibitors, except

Efficacy is higher in patients receiving diuretics

May cause dry cough

Can be given in pregnancy induced hypertension

Enalapril is an example

All the following are true regarding ARBs, except

Contraindicated in pregnancy induced hypertension

Efficacy is higher in patients receiving diuretics

May cause dry cough

Losartan is an example

All the following are true regarding β-blockers, except

Atenolol is an example of cardioselective β-blockers

Raise HDL cholesterol and reduce serum triglycerides

Reduce sympathetic-stimulated increases in heart rate and contractility

Have a proven benefit in prolonging survival after myocardial infarction

All the following are true regarding Ca2+ channel blockers, except

Amlodipine is an example

Non-dihydropyridines are less cardioselective compared to dihydropyridines

Block Ca2+ entry by preventing opening of L-type calcium channels

Commonly associated with ankle oedema

All the following are true regarding thiazide diuretics, except

Choice of diuretics in treating severe hypertension

Inhibits Na+/Cl− co-transport in the distal convoluted tubule

Hydrochlorothiazide is an example

Associated with erectile dysfunction

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