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Mechanism of Action of Antihypertensive Drugs

MOA of Antihypertensive Drugs

Introduction Antihypertensive drugs are pharmacological agents used to lower elevated blood pressure and prevent complications such as stroke, heart failure, myocardial infarction, and renal disease. Mechanism of Action of Antihypertensive Drugs involves reducing vascular resistance, cardiac output, or blood volume, targeting multiple physiological systems including the sympathetic nervous system, renin–angiotensin–aldosterone system (RAAS), and renal function. … Read more

Mechanism of Action of ARBs

ARBs Mechanism of Action

Introduction Angiotensin Receptor Blockers (ARBs) are a class of drugs primarily used in the management of hypertension, heart failure, and diabetic nephropathy. They selectively inhibit the binding of angiotensin II to the angiotensin type 1 (AT₁) receptor, providing an alternative to ACE inhibitors with fewer adverse effects like cough and angioedema. Mechanism of Action (Stepwise) … Read more

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