Question
Classify antihypertensive. Explain the mechanism of action, uses and adverse effects
of ACE inhibitors. (3+3)
Q16 marksEssays
Answer
Classification of antihypertensive drugs
| Class | Examples |
|---|
| Diuretics | Hydrochlorothiazide, Furosemide |
| ACE inhibitors | Enalapril, Ramipril |
| Angiotensin receptor blockers | Losartan, Telmisartan |
| Calcium channel blockers | Amlodipine, Verapamil |
| Beta-blockers | Atenolol, Metoprolol |
| Centrally acting | Methyldopa, Clonidine |
ACE inhibitors — mechanism, uses, adverse effects
- Mechanism: ACE inhibitor → blocks angiotensin-converting enzyme → ↓angiotensin II formation → reduced vasoconstriction and aldosterone secretion → ↓peripheral resistance, ↓sodium/water retention; also reduces bradykinin breakdown.
- Uses: hypertension, heart failure (mortality benefit), diabetic nephropathy (renoprotective), post-myocardial infarction.
- Adverse effects: dry cough, hyperkalemia, first-dose hypotension, angioedema, teratogenicity (contraindicated in pregnancy), acute renal failure in bilateral renal artery stenosis.
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