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Chapter-18 Antihypertensives

BOOK TITLE: Nursing Drug Dosages and their Calculations

Author
1. Chattri GL
ISBN
9789386261076
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/14225_19
Edition
1/e
Publishing Year
2018
Pages
8
Author Affiliations
1. Metro Multispeciality Hospital and Seth Mannulal Jagannath Hospital, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India, Mahakoshal Hospital, Seth Mannulal Jagannathdas Trust Hospital and Research Centre and Metro Hospital, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India
Chapter keywords
Antihypertensive, ACE inhibitor, adrenergic, centrally acting antiadrenergic, peripherally acting antriadrenergics, angiotensin receptor antagonist, beta blocker

Abstract

Antihypertensives includes ACE inhibitors, adrenergics, centrally acting antiadrenergics, peripherally acting antriadrenergics, angiotensin receptor antagonists, beta blockers, calcium channel blockers, diuretics, and vasodilators. These agents are used to treat hypertension of various etiologies. Oral treatment is used for long-term control and parenteral therapy for hypertensive emergencies. Goal of therapy is to decrease BP to near normal levels and prevent end organ damage. Uses, dosage, and side effect of all these drugs are also covered in this chapter.

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