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Antihypertensives are a class of drugs that are used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). [1] Antihypertensive therapy seeks to prevent the complications of high blood pressure, such as stroke , heart failure, kidney failure and myocardial infarction .
There are concerns that use during pregnancy may be harmful to the baby. [10] Bisoprolol was patented in 1976 and approved for medical use in 1986. [11] It was approved for medical use in the United States in 1992. [7] Bisoprolol is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines [12] and is available as a generic medication.
Aliskiren (brand names Tekturna and Rasilez) is the first in a class of drugs called direct renin inhibitors.It is used for essential (primary) hypertension. [2] While used for high blood pressure, other better studied medications are typically recommended due to concerns of higher side effects and less evidence of benefit.
Methyldopa, also known as α-methyl-L-DOPA and sold under the brand name Aldomet among others, is a medication used for high blood pressure. [1] It is one of the preferred treatments for high blood pressure in pregnancy. [1]
About 10% of pregnancies globally are complicated by hypertensive diseases. [4] In the United States, hypertensive disease of pregnancy affects about 8% to 13% of pregnancies. [3] Rates have increased in the developing world. [3] They resulted in 29,000 deaths in 2013 down from 37,000 deaths in 1990. [5]
ATC code C02 Antihypertensives is a therapeutic subgroup of the Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification System, a system of alphanumeric codes developed by the World Health Organization (WHO) for the classification of drugs and other medical products. [1] [2] [3] Subgroup C02 is part of the anatomical group C Cardiovascular system. [4]
Several preparations containing olmesartan and other antihypertensives are available. Teva Pharmaceuticals produces a formulation containing olmesartan, amlodipine, and hydrochlorothiazide. [17] Benicar HCT is the brand name of a medication containing olmesartan medoxomil with hydrochlorothiazide. Benitec H, another medication containing ...
[2] [3] Typically, it becomes an option once a person is doing well on the individual components. [4] It is taken by mouth. [3] Common side effects include dizziness, headache, cough, and feeling tired. [2] Severe side effects may include angioedema and low blood pressure. [2] Use during pregnancy may harm the baby. [2]