Preventing, detecting and managing adverse reactions of antihypertensive agents in the ambulant patient with essential hypertension.

Am J Hosp Pharm, 1977/5;34(5):465-79.

Riddiough MA

PMID: 326040

Abstract
The adverse reactions of antihypertensive agents are reviewed, including their clinical implications and suggested methods of preventing, detecting and managing them. The drugs discussed are: (1) diuretics--thiazides, furosemide, ethacrynic acid and spironolactone; (2) sympatholytics--reserpine, methyldopa, guanethidine, propranolol and clonidine; (3) vasodilators--hydralazine, prazosin and minoxidil. It is suggested that cooperative multi-disciplinary efforts should be undertaken to counteract the factors which contribute to improper use of antihypertensive agents.
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