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Antihypertensives, also known as antihypertensive drugs, are medications used to treat high blood pressure, or hypertension. They work by relaxing blood vessels, reducing the amount of blood the heart has to pump, and lowering blood pressure. There are several classes of antihypertensives, each with its own mechanism of action. These include:
Diuretics: These drugs increase urine production, which helps to reduce the volume of blood in the body
Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitors: These medications block the action of an enzyme that narrows blood vessels,
Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers (ARBs): Similar to ACE inhibitors, ARBs block the action of angiotensin II,
Calcium Channel Blockers: These drugs prevent calcium from entering smooth muscle cells in the walls of blood
Beta Blockers: These medications block the action of adrenaline, a hormone that narrows blood vessels and increases
Alpha Blockers: These drugs block the action of adrenaline on blood vessels, causing them to relax and
Central Alpha Agonists: These medications mimic the action of adrenaline in the brain, causing blood vessels
Antihypertensives are typically prescribed as part of a comprehensive treatment plan that may include lifestyle modifications