Wednesday, January 9, 2013

Drugs for High Blood Pressure (hypertension) :-

Your doctor has hundreds of different high blood pressure drugs to choose from. These medications work in a variety of ways to lower blood pressure.

1) Calcium Channel Blockers :
Calcium channel blockers are drugs used to lower blood pressure. They work by slowing the movement of calcium into the cells of the heart and blood vessel walls, which makes it easier for the heart to pump and widens blood vessels.

2)ACE Inhibitors :
Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors are high blood pressure drugs that widen or dilate your blood vessels to improve the amount of blood your heart pumps and lower blood pressure.

3) Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers (ARBs) :
Angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs) have the same effects as ACE inhibitors, another type of blood pressure drug, but work by a different mechanism.

4)Diuretics (Water Pills) : For high blood pressure, diuretics, commonly known as"water pills," help your body get rid of unneeded water and salt through the urine. Getting rid of excess salt and fluid helps lower blood pressure and can make it easier for your heart to pump.

5) Beta-Blockers :
Beta-blockers are drugs used to treat high blood pressure. They block the effects of the sympathetic nervous system on the heart.