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Hypertension :BP DIASTOLIC SYSTOLIC
Normal < 130 < 85
Mild hypertension
140 - 159 90 - 99
Moderate hypertension
160 - 179 100 - 109
Severe Hypertension
180 - 209 110 - 119
Typical Diurnal Blood Pressure Rhythm in a "Dipper"
Classification of antihypertensives :
ACE inhibitors : Captopril, Enalapril. Angiotensin Antagonist : Losartan Calcium channel blockers : Verapamil,
Diltiazem, Nifedipine. Beta adrenergic blockers : Propranolol. Alpha adrenergic blockers : Prazosin.
Diuretics : Thiazides : Hydrochlorothiazides ,
Metolazone, Indapamide. High ceiling diuretics : Furesomide,
Bumetanide, Ethacrynic acid K sparing diuretics : Spironolactone,
Triamterene, AmilorideAlpha -2 agonist: Clonidine, Methyldopa
Vasodilators: Arteriolar : Hydralazine, Minoxidil. Arteriolar + Venous : ACE
inhibitors Venodilator : Nitrates
Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitors:
Captopril, Lisinopril, Enalapril, Ramipril, Benazepril, Fosinopril
Reduction in arterial resistance (after load)
Reduction in venous tension (preload)
Reduction in aldosterone secretion
Indications for ACE inhibitors includes: Congestive heart failure (CHF) Hypertension Left ventricular dysfunction Prevention of nephropathy in
diabetes mellitus
Adverse effects: Common adverse effects includes
hypotension, cough, hyperkalemia. Rash and taste disturbances with
captopril AngioedemaCautions and contraindications: Pregnancy Bilateral renal artery stenosis
ANGIOTENSIN RECEPTOR
BLOCKERS ARB (AT 1 BLOCKERS):
Losartan, Erbesartan, Candesartan Competitive antagonists of
Angiotensin II No inhibition of ACE or breakdown
of bradykinin
Antihypertensives agents
Hydralazine : Direct arteriolar vasodilator. Release of nitric oxide cause the
vasodilation of the arteries. Reflex sympathetic system activation
can cause tachycardia. Norepinephrine release from nerve
endings can increase myocardial contractility
Hydralazine : Adverse effects Throbbing headache , palpitation SLE – in slow acetylators or on
prolonged use at a higher dose Precipitation of angina and MI
Hydralazine : Uses Hypertension not controlled by first
line of anti hypertensives Can be used hypertension of
pregnancy Hypertensive emergencies
Minoxidil : Arteriolar vasodilator - K channel
activator Chronic therapy – excess growth of
hair on face, back and arms Used in life threatening hypertension Used in hypertension with renal
failure
Hypertensive emergencies : Sodium Nitroprusside NTG Diazoxide Hydralazine Enalaprilat Nicardipine Esmolol Nifedipine - Sublingual
THE CHOICE OF THE ANTIHYPERTENSIVE IN PATIENTS WITH CONCOMITANT DISEASES.
Concomitantdisease
Antihypertensive drugDiuretics ß-
block.Ca-block.
ACE-inhibitor
Diabetes
C.I AVOID
OK INDI CATED
Gout
AVOID
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Dyslipidemia
C.I AVOID
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Angina pectoris
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Cardiac failure
I judicious
OK I
Pregnancy
C.I
Cautious
OK AVOID