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AntihypertensivesIND
Term | Definition |
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ACE inhibitor | Alone or with others to manage hypertension. Management of heart failure. Following MI: reduces the risk of death, heart failure-related hospitalizations, and development of overt heart failure. Usually end in - pril. |
Angiotensin II receptor antagonist | Alone or with others to manage hypertension. Treatment of diabetic neuropathy in pts with type 2. Prevention of stroke in pts with hypertension and left ventricle hypertrophy. Usually end in - artan. |
Beta blockers (selective) | Management of hypertension and angina pectoris. Prevention of MI. Usually end in - olol. |
Beta blockers (non selective) | Hypertension. HF(ischemic or cardiomyopathic) w/ digoxin, diuretics, and Ace inhibitors. Left ventricular dysfunction after MI. Usually end in - olol. |
Calcium channel blockers | Alone or with other agents to manage hypertension, angina pectoris and vasospastic (Prinzmetal's) angina. Usually end in -pine. |