hypertension

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 […]

Ramipril

August 3, 2021 Rima 0

Ramipril belongs to the class of drugs called ACE inhibitor (Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitor). It is second generation ACE inhibitor. Other ACE inhibitor available in […]

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 […]

Verapamil

July 12, 2021 Rima 0

Verapamil is non-dihydropyridine CCB (Calcium Channel Blocker) belonging to diphenyl alkylamine group. Calcium channel blocker (CCBs) also known as calcium channel antagonist or calcium antagonist […]

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 […]

Phentolamine

May 19, 2021 Rima 0

Phentolamine is imidazoline derivative which causes competitive non-selective blockade of α- adrenergic receptors. Indications of phentolamine Used in short -term control of hypertension or hypertensive […]