Antihypertensive drugs fall into the following four major categories according to their site of action, but there is considerable overlap: 1. Sympathetic Inhibitors 2. Vasodilators 3. Captopril 4. Diuretics. 1. Sympathetic Inhibitors: A. Central and Peripheral Inhibitors: i. Rauwolfia Group of Drugs: These are useful in mild to moderate hypertension. Rauwolfia serpentina is used in the form of dried extract, [...]
In this article we will discuss about the Hypertension:- 1. Meaning of Hypertension 2. Classification of Blood Pressure 3. Treatment 4. Prevention. Meaning of Hypertension: Hypertension is an important cause of several major disease and it is amenable to treatment. Hence, measurement of blood pressure is a part of all routine clinical examinations of adults. Hypertension is a major risk [...]
In this article we will discuss about the Hypertension:- 1. Meaning of Hypertension 2. Factors influencing Essential Hypertension 3. Causes of Secondary Hypertension 4. Clinical Symptoms 5. Complications 6. Investigations 7. Management 8. Drug Therapy. Contents: Meaning of Hypertension Factors influencing Essential Hypertension Causes of Secondary Hypertension Clinical Symptoms of Hypertension Complications of Hypertension Investigations done in Relation to Hypertension [...]