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Anti-Hypertensive Drugs: Definition, classification, mechanism of action uses and side effects

Hypertension, commonly known as high blood pressure, is a major risk factor for cardiovascular diseases, including heart attack, stroke, and heart failure. Anti-hypertensive drugs are used to manage and treat…

DeepakRajput July 25, 2024

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Sympatholytics, adrenergic blockers or adrenergic antagonists

Sympatholytics, adrenergic blockers, or adrenergic antagonists Sympatholytics, also known as adrenergic blockers or adrenergic antagonists, are a class of drugs that inhibit the actions of the sympathetic nervous system by…

DeepakRajput April 25, 2024

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Prazosin: Mechanism, Uses, Side effects

Prazosin is a medication classified as an alpha-1 adrenergic blocker. It belongs to the class of drugs known as alpha-adrenergic antagonists. Prazosin primarily acts on alpha-1 receptors, blocking the effects…

DeepakRajput December 28, 2023

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Antihypertensive drugs- Definition, Classification, Uses, Indications and contraindications

Antihypertensive drugs are medications designed to lower high blood pressure, a condition known as hypertension. These drugs work by different mechanisms to reduce the resistance of blood vessels, decrease the…

DeepakRajput December 9, 2023

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Anti-adrenergic drugs- Uses, Classification

Anti-adrenergic drugs, also known as adrenergic antagonists, are a class of medications that work by inhibiting the actions of norepinephrine and epinephrine, the neurotransmitters that activate adrenergic receptors. Doctors use…

DeepakRajput November 5, 2023