What antihypertensive drugs are available for people with high blood pressure

Hypertensive patients can use selective β1 receptor blockers, calcium channel blockers, angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors, angiotensin receptor blockers, diuretics and other antihypertensive drugs. 1. Selective β1 receptor blockers: the representative drugs are metoprolol, bisoprolol, etc. They are prohibited in patients with cardiogenic shock, pathological sinus node syndrome, and II or III degree AV block. 2. Calcium channel blockers: the representative drugs are nifedipine, amlodipine, etc.; the most common adverse reaction is lower limb edema. 3. Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor ACEI: the representative drugs are Benadryl, Enalapril, Ramipril, etc.; this kind of antihypertensive drug is the first choice of hypertension in patients with renal disease and diabetes mellitus; the side effects include dry cough, elevated blood potassium and elevated blood creatinine. 4. Angiotensin receptor blockers: the representative drugs are valsartan, candesartan, etc.; they are suitable for patients with left ventricular hypertrophy, heart failure, diabetic nephropathy, metabolic syndrome, microalbuminuria or proteinuria, as well as patients who can not tolerate ACEI antihypertensive drugs. 5. Diuretics: such as hydrochlorothiazide, indapamide, etc.; diuretics are suitable for patients with hypertension in old age, refractory hypertension, heart failure combined with hypertension and salt-sensitive hypertension, etc.; diuretics can interfere with the excretion of uric acid, thus inducing gouty attacks, and should be used with caution in patients with high uric acid. Patients with high blood pressure should consult a doctor when choosing antihypertensive drugs, and follow the doctor’s instructions to take them at regular intervals.