Which class of antihypertensive medication does Urapidil Hydrochloride Injection belong to?
Disease description:
My father has had hypertension for many years. He seemed to have an allergic reaction to Captopril, and afterward he continuously took Reserpine. This hospitalization, the doctor changed his antihypertensive medication. What type of antihypertensive drug is Urapidil Hydrochloride Injection?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Tian Hongbo
Urapidil Hydrochloride Injection belongs to the class of antihypertensive drugs known as alpha receptor blockers and also has a central hypotensive effect, making it a type of centrally acting antihypertensive medication.
Specifically, Urapidil Hydrochloride Injection is a peripheral alpha receptor blocker. By acting on peripheral vascular alpha receptors, it inhibits vasoconstriction, thereby reducing vascular resistance and lowering blood pressure. Additionally, Urapidil Hydrochloride Injection can act on corresponding central nervous system neurotransmitters to prevent reflex-induced increases in blood pressure. Therefore, it has both peripheral and central mechanisms of hypotensive action.
During use, blood pressure monitoring should be strengthened, and the medication should be used in accordance with medical guidance. Different types of antihypertensive drugs are suitable for different medical conditions and patient populations. Thus, it is important to follow doctors' recommendations and prescriptions when using antihypertensive medications, avoiding self-medication or altering dosages without medical advice. At the same time, maintaining healthy lifestyle and dietary habits, such as low-salt and low-fat diets and engaging in appropriate physical activity, can also help control blood pressure levels.
If you have any concerns or experience discomfort, it is advisable to promptly consult a doctor for advice.
