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Alpha-Blockers

Alpha blockers

Alpha-blockers are also recognized as α-adrenergic receptors antagonists. It is a class of medications that work by blocking the effects of norepinephrine and epinephrine on alpha-adrenergic receptors. Alpha blockers relax blood vessels, improve blood flow, that help to lowers high blood pressure and prostate issues. Alpha receptors are found in various parts of the body, […]

Beta Blockers: Effective Antihypertensive Drugs

beta blockers; effective antihypertensive drugs

Beta blockers are also known as β-adrenergic receptor antagonists or blockers. They are effective antihypertensive drugs used to treat hypertension, anxiety, cardiac arrhythmia (irregular heartbeat) and other associated cardiovascular conditions. This document gives a brief information on mechanism of action, therapeutic use, precautions or contraindications and side effects of beta-blockers. Understanding of these aspects will be helpful […]

ACE inhibitors (Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors)

Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors

ACE inhibitors (angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors) are a type of medicine that is mostly used to treat hypertension and heart diseases by relaxing blood vessels. ACE inhibitors blocks the activity of angiotensin-converting enzyme, which do not allow the conversion of angiotensin 1 into angiotensin 11. Moreover it also increases the levels of a peptide bradykinin that […]

The Role of Public Health Policies in Controlling Non-Communicable Diseases

Public health policies to prevent and control non-communicable diseases effectively

Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as heart disease, diabetes, and cancer are major health challenges worldwide. Unlike infectious diseases these diseases are caused by a combination of the following; lifestyle, environmental and genetic factors. With an increasing global burden of NCDs, the presence of public health policies is essential in curbing the epidemic, as well as […]

Amlodipine besylate

Amlodipine besylate

Amlodipine besylate is a common calcium channel blocker (CCB) that is mostly used to treat high blood pressure and chronic stable angina (chest discomfort). It is a calcium antagonist and belongs to the dihydropyridine class, which means it relaxes blood vessels and makes blood flow better. It was approved for medical use in 1990 and […]

Calcium Channel Blockers (CCBs)

calcium channel blockers

Calcium channel blockers are a type of antihypertensive medicine that stops calcium ions from getting into cardiac and smooth muscle cells. This causes blood vessels to widen, the heart rhythm to slow down, and blood pressure to drop. They are often used to treat high blood pressure, chest pain, and some types of arrhythmias. Calcium […]

Classification of Antihypertensive drugs

classification of antihypertensive drugs

Antihypertensive drugs are medicines that help to lower high blood pressure (hypertension). They employ diverse physiological approaches to control blood pressure and reduce the chances of complications such as heart attacks, strokes, and effects on kidney. Classification of antihypertensive is based on the mechanism of action of these drugs. groups are as follow 1. Diuretics; […]

Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Hypertension

Hypertension or high blood pressure is the most common non communicable disease that appears when the force (pressure) of blood against the artery walls is continuously high.  Or in other words consistent raised arterial pressure is termed as hypertension. How to take readings of hypertension Hypertension or high blood pressure is measured by two values […]

New eye drops with oxysterol compound (VP1-001) may treat cataracts without surgery

eye drops could help with cataracts without surgery

A study from Anglia Ruskin University showed that eye drops with oxysterol compound (VP1-001) may treat cataracts without surgery. The study’s results were published on May 2nd, 2022, in the peer-reviewed journal Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science. A cataract is an eye disorder in which clouding of the eye lens worsens over time and disrupts the […]