Antihypertensive Medications
Comprehensive Guide for Blood Pressure Management
1. Amlodipine
Use: Treats high blood pressure and chest pain (angina).
Mechanism: Calcium channel blocker that relaxes blood vessels.
Common Prescribers: Cardiology, Medicine, Nephrology.
Examples: Norvasc.
2. Lisinopril
Use: Manages hypertension and heart failure.
Mechanism: ACE inhibitor that relaxes blood vessels.
Common Prescribers: Cardiology, Medicine, Nephrology.
Examples: Prinivil, Zestril.
3. Losartan
Use: Treats high blood pressure and protects kidneys in diabetes.
Mechanism: Angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB).
Common Prescribers: Cardiology, Medicine, Nephrology.
Examples: Cozaar.
4. Metoprolol
Use: Manages hypertension, angina, and heart failure.
Mechanism: Beta-blocker that reduces heart rate and workload.
Common Prescribers: Cardiology, Medicine, Nephrology.
Examples: Lopressor, Toprol-XL.
5. Atenolol
Use: Reduces blood pressure and prevents angina.
Mechanism: Beta-blocker that decreases heart rate and cardiac output.
Common Prescribers: Cardiology, Medicine, Nephrology.
Examples: Tenormin.
6. Hydrochlorothiazide
Use: Diuretic used to manage high blood pressure and fluid retention.
Mechanism: Inhibits sodium reabsorption in the distal tubules, promoting diuresis.
Common Prescribers: Cardiology, Medicine, Nephrology.
Examples: Microzide.
7. Clonidine
Use: Lowers blood pressure and treats ADHD.
Mechanism: Alpha-agonist that decreases sympathetic outflow from the CNS.
Common Prescribers: Cardiology, Medicine, Nephrology.
Examples: Catapres.
8. Diltiazem
Use: Treats hypertension and chest pain.
Mechanism: Calcium channel blocker that relaxes the heart muscles and blood vessels.
Common Prescribers: Cardiology, Medicine, Nephrology.
Examples: Cardizem.
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