Approach to Antihypertensive Therapy. (March 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Reddy, Pramod; Dupree, Lori
• Is Part Of: American journal of therapeutics. Volume 23:Number 2(2016)
• Publication Date: 2016-03
• Subjects: hypertension -- β-blockers -- RAAS inhibitors -- calcium channel blockers; Chemotherapy -- Periodicals; Pharmacology -- Periodicals; 615.58
• DOI: 10.1097/MJT.0000000000000224
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1075-2765

Abstract

Abstract : Antihypertensive agents are commonly prescribed by physicians to prevent the long-term mortality from chronic hypertension. They are also given to improve survival in a number of conditions (eg, heart failure, coronary artery disease), independent of the effect on blood pressure. Several classes of antihypertensives are available with unique pharmacologic characteristics and adverse effects. Not all agents in the same class have identical effects, and careful selection of drugs based on the comorbid conditions is recommended.