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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 .
Antihypertensive agents comprise multiple classes of compounds that are intended to manage hypertension (high blood pressure). Antihypertensive therapy aims to maintain a blood pressure goal of <140/90 mmHg in all patients, as well as to prevent the progression or recurrence of cardiovascular diseases (CVD) in hypertensive patients with established CVD. [2]
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Combining lipid-lowering drugs with one or more antihypertensive was associated with decreased dementia risk. There were similar results for oral anticoagulants combined with antihypertensives.
Calcium channel blockers (CCB), calcium channel antagonists or calcium antagonists [2] are a group of medications that disrupt the movement of calcium (Ca 2+) through calcium channels. [3] Calcium channel blockers are used as antihypertensive drugs, i.e., as medications to decrease blood pressure in patients with hypertension.
Medications for hypertension include: diuretics, including thiazides, chlorthalidone, and indapamide. beta-blockers and alpha-blockers. calcium-channel blockers. central agonists.
"This has some to do with the fact that many people are at lower cardiovascular risk than in prior generations, and other drugs like statins (a prescription drug that also lowers cholesterol) are ...
Several classes of medications, collectively referred to as antihypertensive medications, are available for treating hypertension. Use should take into account the person's cardiovascular risk (including risk of myocardial infarction and stroke), as well as blood pressure readings, in order to gain a more accurate picture of the person's risks.