Medications for High Blood Pressure
The classes of medications that are generally used are
• ACE inhibitors (e.g., captopril)
• Alpha blockers (e.g., prazosin)
• Angiotensin II receptor antagonists (e.g., losartan)
• Beta blockers (e.g., propranolol)
• Calcium channel blockers (e.g., verapamil)
• Diuretics (e.g. hydrochlorothiazide)
• Direct renin inhibitors (e.g., aliskiren)






