Hypertension Medications (HTN)

Hypertension Medications (HTN)

This article provides information about the types of medications used in treating hypertension, including:

1. Diuretics:

• Thiazide diuretics:

• Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ)

• Chlorthalidone

• Indapamide

• Loop diuretics:

• Furosemide

• Torsemide

• Bumetanide

• Potassium-sparing diuretics:

• Spironolactone

• Eplerenone

2. Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEIs):

• Lisinopril

• Captopril

• Enalapril

3. Angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs):

• Telmisartan

• Irbesartan

• Losartan

• Candesartan

• Valsartan

4. ?1-blockers:

• Prazosin

• Terazosin

• Doxazosin

5. ?,?-blockers:

• Labetalol

• Carvedilol

• Nebivolol

6. Centrally acting sympatholytics:

• Methyldopa

• Clonidine

• Guanadrel

7. Peripherally acting sympatholytics:

• Reserpine

• Guanethidine

8. Direct renin inhibitors:

• Aliskiren

9. Medications for hypertensive emergencies:

• Hypertensive urgency:

• Captopril

• Clonidine

• Labetalol

• Hypertensive emergency:

• Nitroprusside

• Clevidipin

• Esmolol

• Hydralazine

10. Calcium channel blockers (CCBs):

• Dihydropyridines:

• Amlodipine

• Nifedipine

• Non-dihydropyridines:

• Diltiazem

• Verapamil

Please note:

• This list of medications is for informational purposes only.

• The selection and use of medication should be made under the guidance of a physician.

• Patients should adhere to their prescribed treatment plan and consult their doctor if they have any health concerns.