diuretics

Antihypertensive Drugs: Classification, Mechanism, Uses & Side Effects

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Antihypertensive drugs are medicines used to lower elevated blood pressure and reduce the risk of complications associated with hypertension. These drugs act through different mechanisms, including reducing blood volume, decreasing cardiac output, relaxing blood vessels, or inhibiting the renin–angiotensin–aldosterone system (RAAS). For pharmacy students, understanding the classification, mechanism of action, examples, therapeutic uses, and adverse … Read more

Diuretics: Classification, Mechanism, Uses & Side Effects

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📌 Introduction Diuretics are an important group of drugs in pharmacology that increase the excretion of water and electrolytes through the kidneys. They are commonly used in the management of conditions such as hypertension, edema, heart failure, and certain kidney and electrolyte disorders. Because different diuretics act at different parts of the nephron, understanding their … Read more