Best Blood Pressure Monitors: Medications for Blood Pressure

Types of Blood Pressure for Medications

There are numerous types of drugs used for treatment of blood pressure. Often, using a combination of medication is found to work better than any one drug.
Here are commonly know types of medication used for treating and controlling blood pressure.
ACE inhibitors
Alpha-blockers
Alpha-beta-blockers
Angiotensin antagonists
Beta-blockers
Calcium channel blockers (CCBs)
Diuretics
Nervous system inhibitors
Vasodilators

ACE inhibitors

ACE is an acronym for Angiotensin Converting Enzyme. Angiotensin is a protein that causes blood vessels to narrow, and leads to higher blood pressure. ACE inhibitors prevent the formation of angiotensin, and cause the blood vessels to relax and lower blood pressure.

Use of Diuretics in Blood Pressure Control

Diuretics are drugs, sometimes referred to as water pills, because they work in the kidney and flush excess water and sodium from the body. There are several categories of diuretics which essentially increase the removal rate of water from the body. Diuretics are used in combination with other blood pressure controlling medication.

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