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Health Encyclopedia: High Blood Pressure Classes Of Medications

Classes of Medications

There are several classes of drugs used to treat hypertension.

Diuretics

Diuretics help the kidneys get rid of excess salt and water. They are the mainstays of anti-hypertensive therapy and are the first drug of choice for most people with hypertension. They are especially helpful for treating the elderly and African-American patients. (African Americans are more likely to be salt-sensitive, so they respond well to these drugs.) They also work well for patients with diabetes.

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Toremifene Oral Drug Interactions

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