Q. Define Antihypertensive Agents And Classify Them.
Ans :-
•Define:- These Are The Drugs Or Agents Which Are Used In The Treatment Of Hypertension.
• Classification:-
1) Diuretics:- Forosemide , clorthalidone
2) ACE Inhibitor :- Captopril , enalpril
3) Angiotensine Receptar Blocker :- Azilsartan , Candesartan
4) Calcium Channel Blocker :- verapamil
5) beta - adrengeric blocker :- propranolol , timolol
6) alpha adrengeric blocker :- terazosin , prazodine
7) alpha + beta receptor blockers:- carvedilol , labetelol
8) central sympatholytics :- clonidine , methyldopa
9) vasoditors :- minoxidine , sodium nitroprusside
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