what is the drug used for hypertension?

Hi there !
Go by your consultants advise and dont start any medicine just like that !
Anti hypertensives are to be chosen depending on several factors like : age, heart condition, any other associated condition of the body like kidney problem etc etc..
The classification is done like "beta-blockers, calcium channel blockers, diuretics" etc etc..
Dosage has got individual variations !
Best judge would be a GOOD physician !
best wishes !

2006-10-20 20:22:19 · answer #1 · answered by suresh k 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋

There r many drugs for hypertension but every person need a special drug according 2 his case and his medical history,my advice is 2 go 2 ur g.p and according 2 his investigation take what he will tell u coz u may harm ur self if u take any drug coz there is a hidden side effects which may cause harm 2 u.

2006-10-20 20:49:11 · answer #2 · answered by momo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

I will suggest that the best treatment/drugs for hypertension is in homeopathy, bcoz i have met a lot of patients who have been recovered and enjoying their healthy life.

2006-10-20 21:31:23 · answer #3 · answered by Falcon 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Their are many drugs used for hypertension ie. high blood pressure. I personally take adalat and metropol (sic) and a water pill. Pills will depend if you need a beta blocker or not.

2006-10-20 20:08:56 · answer #4 · answered by Cherry_Blossom 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

There are several classes of drugs used for hypertension;
diuretics, alpha blockers, beta blockers, calcium channel blockers, A.c.e. (angiotensin) inhibitors. Each of these classes has more than one specific drug.
Dan.

2006-10-20 20:15:25 · answer #5 · answered by Dan S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Instead of taking advice from the Cardiologist why do you put such question here. It is very risky ok. If some one advice you to take a medicine will you? So don't ask for drug which can create problem for your life.

2006-10-20 21:14:45 · answer #6 · answered by Mr.Bajaj 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋

There are many drugs used for HTn. Calcium Channel Blockers(amlodipin), ACE inhibitors(enalapril), vasodialators, etc

2006-10-20 22:27:57 · answer #7 · answered by mrzaid05 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

There are about twenty different drugs over several different classes from beta blockers to diuretics, to ACE inhibitors....etc

2006-10-20 20:12:48 · answer #8 · answered by Robert b 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

ACE inhibitors such as captopril, enalapril, fosinopril (Monopril®), lisinopril (Zestril®), quinapril, ramipril (Altace®)
Angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs): eg, irbesartan (Avapro®), losartan (Cozaar®), valsartan (Diovan®)
Alpha blockers such as doxazosin, prazosin, or terazosin
Beta blockers such as atenolol, labetalol, metoprolol (Lopressor®)
Calcium channel blockers such as amlodipine (Norvasc®), diltiazem, verapamil
Diuretics: eg, bendroflumethiazide, chlortalidone, hydrochlorothiazide (also called HCTZ)
Finally combination products (which usually contain HCTZ and one other drug)

2006-10-20 20:12:47 · answer #9 · answered by Lena 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋

There are a whole range of drugs which can be taken. Rather than me listing them, I can recommend a really good website...

http://www.prodigy.nhs.uk/patient_information/pils/high_blood_pressure_medication.htm

Hope this helps.

2006-10-20 20:09:33 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋

what is the drug used for hypertension?

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