A Review: Drugs on Hypertension
Hypertension it is linked to renal problems, stroke, and cardiovascular illnesses, hypertension—also referred to as high blood pressure—is a serious worldwide health concern. It is typified by consistently high arterial pressure, which is frequently brought on by lifestyle, environmental, and hereditary factors. Pharmacological and non-pharmacological methods are the mainstays of hypertension treatment. Depending on the demands of each patient, a variety of antihypertensive medication classes are frequently administered, such as diuretics, beta-blockers, calcium channel blockers, angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, and angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs). Novel therapeutic drugs including vasodilators and direct renin inhibitors have been investigated recently to enhance blood pressure management and lessen side effects. Combination treatments are also frequently used in order to maximize effectiveness and reduce medication resistance. Poor drug adherence is still a significant problem, even with the abundance of treatment alternatives available. This can result in uncontrolled hypertension and increased morbidity. Additionally, developments in personalized therapy and precision medicine have the potential to improve the management of hypertension. The pharmacological treatments for hypertension are thoroughly examined in this review, with a focus on their mechanisms of action, clinical effectiveness, and possible adverse effects. Healthcare providers may choose the best treatment plans for better patient outcomes and efficient blood pressure control by having a thorough understanding of the therapeutic landscape of antihypertensive medications
Authors
- Mallikarjun Patil (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6406-1513)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal for Research in Applied Science and Engineering Technology
- Published
- 2025-04-11
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.22214/ijraset.2025.68504
- Primary Topic
- Pharmaceutical Economics and Policy
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00