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Are there any interactions with of antihypertensive drugs?
Specific drug references should be consulted, since interactions vary for antihypertensive drugs.
What is the antihypertensive drug causes hemolytic anemia?
among many drugs causing hemolytic anemia one is Alpha methyl dopa a centrally acting antihypertensive used most in pregnant womens to control blood pressure.
How effective are antihypertensive drugs?
antihypertensive treatment can reduce incidence of stroke by 35-40%, heart attack by 20-25%, and onset of new heart failure by 50%.
When is the best time to take antihypertensive drug?
Recommended dosage varies with patient, drug, severity of hypertension, and whether the drug is being used alone or in combination with other drugs.
Why are antihypertensive drugs used sparingly in cases of preeclampsia and eclampsia?
Lowering the mother's blood pressure will decrease the amount of blood reaching the fetus. This places the fetus at risk for oxygen deprivation.
What Class of high-blood pressure medication does Losartan belong to?
Loasartan belongs to Angiotensin Antagonist class of antihypertensive drugs.
What is the mechanisms of action of antihypertensive drugs?
Depending on the class of anti-hypertensive drug, the mechanism of action can vary greatly. There are beta adrenergic blocker agents, angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, diuretics, ARBs, and many more.
What is an antihypertensive?
An antihypertensive is an agent which prevents or counteracts hypertension.
How is severe preeclampsia and eclampsia treated?
To prevent seizures, intravenous magnesium sulfate is given, antihypertensive drugs are used only if blood pressure is exceedingly high. Medications may be given to start labor.
What medical treatments could lead to depression?
Antihypertensive drugs, steroids, muscle relaxants, anticancer drugs, and opioids, as well as extensive surgery such as a coronary bypass, may lead to depression.
What is the term for a drug that is used to treat igh blood pressure?
Antihypertensive
You have been taking nifedifine what is your sickness?
Nifedifine. Did you mean Nifedipine. that's and antihypertensive drugs. so i am guessing the sickness is high blood pressure(hypertension)
