High Blood Pressure
A Brief Overview On High Blood Pressure Medicines
High blood pressure happens to be a widespread
disease among people all around the world but we, Americans due to
increased level of cholesterol, are more prone to this malady that often
results in severe complications. There could be various reasons for why
heart exerts more pressure on the blood flow that is popularly known as
high blood pressure.
One common reason among
Americans is widespread occurrence of high level of cholesterol. In case
you discover yourself with this disease, you are needed to lay stress on
dietary control. Life style changes greatly contribute in curbing
hypertension. But a consistent rise in blood pressure must be treated by
medications in consultation with doctor. There exist some over the
counter medicines that you should strictly avoid in favor of
prescription medications.
There are four common groups of high
blood pressure medication that are as follows:
1) Angiotensin-
Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitors:
With the help of these
medications, functions of enzymes that happen to bring constriction in
arteries are inhibited. This constriction often happens to be a cause of
hypertension. There could be certain side effects such as excessive
thirst and loss of taste with intake of these inhibitors, but these
effects last for only a few days. These are relatively newer drugs.
2) Diuretics:
It
is most common medication for high blood pressure. This medication works
in two possible ways. When diuretics are taken with a mild dosage it
assists in relaxing blood arteries. The other work performed by it is
facilitating out flow of excess water and sodium through urine in order
to lessen the amount of blood. The only side effect associated with this
medicine is reduction in potassium level of your body that happens to be
an essential element for the normal functioning of body. For that food
rich in potassium could be taken in plenty. Doctors often suggest
potassium tablets along with this medication.
3) Calcium Channel
Blockers:
This group of medicines is not too old, but their usage
is gaining momentum. They affect blood pressure in a very different way.
They usually tend to disrupt smooth inflow of calcium in body cells,
thus reducing cells intake of calcium. With reduced calcium heart rate
gets reduced easing pressure on moving blood.
4) Beta -Blockers:
Medicines
of this group directly cast their impact on nervous system by making
brain give a retarding signal to heart. The heart rate gets retarded and
in turn pace of blood circulation decreases. Thus hypertension gets
reduced. This medicine is rarely prescribed to diabetics with
hypertension.
These are some common medications that you should
take in consonance with constant monitoring of blood pressure through
blood pressure monitor equipments. Lastly, beware of one thing. Don't
overdose yourself with these medications, consequences could be
disastrous.