What drugs are contraindicated in hypertension?
Some common types of OTC medicines you may need to avoid include:
- Decongestants, such as those that contain pseudoephedrine.
- Pain medicines (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen and naproxen.
- Cold and flu medicines.
- Some antacids and other stomach medicines.
- Some herbal remedies and dietary supplements.
Which antihypertensive is contraindicated in diabetes?
Other Antihypertensives α-blockers are not recommended as primary therapy in diabetes and are not widely used because of side effects, such as orthostatic hypotension.
What are indications and contraindications for hypertension medications?
Indications Overall the guidelines suggest that compelling indications for thiazides are heart failure, elderly patients and systolic hypertension. A possible indication is diabetes and possible contraindications are hyperlipidaemia and sexually active males. The only compelling contraindication is gout (see Figure 2).
What drugs cause hypertensive crisis?
Chemical substances and medicines that can cause high blood pressure include:
- Acetaminophen.
- Alcohol, amphetamines, ecstasy (MDMA and derivatives), and cocaine.
- Angiogenesis inhibitors (including tyrosine kinase inhibitors and monoclonal antibodies)
- Antidepressants (including venlafaxine, bupropion, and desipramine)
What are examples of ACE inhibitors?
Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor (ACE inhibitors) drugs include Benazepril (Lotensin), Captopril (Capoten), Enalapril/Enalaprilat (Vasotec oral and injectable), Fosinopril (Monopril), Lisinopril (Zestril and Prinivil), Moexipril (Univasc), Perindopril (Aceon), Quinapril (Accupril), Ramipril (Altace), and …
Why are ACE inhibitors first line in diabetes?
ACEI are the first line in management of diabetic hypertensives. ACEIs may be used alone for BP lowering but are much more effective when combined with a thiazide-type diuretic or other antihypertensive drug. [35–38] They reduce the macrovascular and microvascular risks associated with diabetic hypertensives.
What are the five categories of medications used to treat hypertension?
There are five major categories of medications that have been proven effective in treating hypertension:
- Thiazide diuretics.
- Calcium channel blockers.
- Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors.
- Angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs)
- Beta blockers.