What other medications are used to treat hypertension?
Disease description:
My grandfather is elderly and currently has hypertension. What other medications are available for treating hypertension?
Doctor's answer (2)
Dr. Kou Linlin
There are numerous antihypertensive medications available, broadly categorized into five common classes:
1. Diuretics—e.g., indapamide;
2. Beta-blockers—e.g., metoprolol;
3. Calcium channel blockers—e.g., nifedipine;
4. Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors—e.g., enalapril;
5. Angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs)—e.g., losartan.
Hypertension management must be individualized, as optimal treatment strategies vary according to each patient’s unique physiological characteristics.
