Pharmacology of anti-hypertensive agents

Losartan Pharmacology

May 27, 2022 Rima 0

Losartan belongs to class of drug called ARBs (Angiotensin Receptor Blocker) and is first ARBs to get FDA approval. Losartan got its FDA approval in […]

Olmesartan Pharmacology

August 6, 2021 Rima 0

Olmesartan is drug belonging to class of ARBs (Angiotensin Receptor Blocker). Angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARBs) are one of the most used drugs for hypertension. […]

Fosinopril

August 5, 2021 Rima 0

Fosinopril is a phosphinic acid containing ester prodrug belonging to class of drug called ACE (Angiotensin Converting Enzyme) inhibitor. ACE (Angiotensin Converting Enzyme) inhibitors or […]

Diltiazem

July 13, 2021 Rima 0

Diltiazem is non-dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker. Calcium channel blocker (CCBs) also known as calcium channel antagonist or calcium antagonist are group of medicines that block […]

Nifedipine

July 8, 2021 Rima 0

Nifedipine is calcium channel blocker (CCBs) belonging to dihydropyridine class. Calcium channel blocker (CCBs) also known as calcium channel antagonist or calcium antagonist are group […]

Xipamide

June 21, 2021 Rima 0

Xipamide is sulfonamide– based diuretic. Diuretics are drugs which are commonly used to promote diuresis or water loss by increasing urine production Chemically, it is […]

Enalapril

June 18, 2021 Rima 0

Enalapril belongs to the class of ACEIs (Angiotensin Converting Enzyme inhibitors). It is second ACE inhibitor to be introduced in medical field after captopril. It […]

Captopril

June 17, 2021 Rima 0

Captopril is first ACE (Angiotensin Converting Enzyme) inhibitor discovered in 1981. ACE inhibitors are commonly used medicine in cardiovascular field. Indications of captopril Used to […]

Hydralazine

October 31, 2020 Rima 0

Hydralazine is a direct arterial vasodilator and is used for treatment of hypertension and heart failure. It is used as anti-hypertensive agent since 1950s. It […]

Reserpine

July 2, 2020 Rima 0

Reserpine is a Rauwolfia alkaloid obtained from root of the plant Rauwolfia serpentina or Sarpagandha. Reserpine was used in India from ancient times for conditions like […]