What is the drug of choice for essential hypertension?

The preferred drugs for essential hypertension are selected according to the principle of individualization, and the common types of drugs are ACEI/ARB, β-receptor antagonists, diuretics, calcium channel blockers and vasodilator drugs. 1.ACEI/ARB: It can delay ventricular remodeling and is the drug of choice for patients with diabetic nephropathy, requiring lifelong medication. Common drugs include captopril and chlorosartan, which are prohibited in patients with hyperkalemia, hypotension, renal artery stenosis, and pregnancy. 2. β-receptor antagonist: has the effect of delaying ventricular remodeling, suitable for patients with combined dilated cardiomyopathy, common drugs are metoprolol, long-term use of drugs can not be suddenly stopped, bronchial asthma, acute heart failure patients are prohibited from using. 3. Diuretics: the first choice for patients with edema manifestation of hypertension, common drugs are furosemide and hydrochlorothiazide, electrolyte disorders patients are prohibited to use. 4. Calcium channel blockers: preferred drugs for patients with diastolic heart failure, common drugs include hydrocodipine, common adverse reactions include dizziness and headache. 5. Vasodilator drugs: generally not as the first choice of drugs, with angina pectoris can be applied, patients with heart valve problems are prohibited from using. The above drugs should be used under the guidance of a professional doctor, do not take the drugs yourself.