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Health Encyclopedia: High Blood Pressure Medications

Medications

Dozens of anti-hypertensive drugs are available. Most fall into the following categories:

Diuretics rid the body of extra water and salt. Diuretics are usually the first-line treatment for high blood pressure.
Beta-blockers block the effects of adrenaline and ease the heart's pumping action.
Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitorsreduce the production of angiotensin, a chemical that causes arteries to narrow.
Calcium-channel blockers (CCBs) decrease the contractions of the heart an...

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