This document lists various antihypertensive and lipid-lowering drugs. It discusses several classes of antihypertensive drugs including diuretics, sympathoplegic agents, peripheral vasodilators, calcium channel blockers, alpha-1 blockers, and potassium channel activators. It provides details on specific drugs within each class, their mechanisms of action, clinical uses, and adverse effects in treating hypertension.

1. ANTIHYPERTENSIVE and
LIPID-LOWERING DRUGS

2. 22

3. 33
ANTIHYPERTENSIVE DRUGS:ANTIHYPERTENSIVE DRUGS:
I. DIURETICSI. DIURETICS::
HydrochlorthiazideHydrochlorthiazide ((DichlothiazideDichlothiazide)) ––
Tab. 0.025 and 0.1 gTab. 0.025 and 0.1 g
FurosemideFurosemide ((LasixLasix)) – Tab. 0.04 g ; amp 1%-2 ml– Tab. 0.04 g ; amp 1%-2 ml
BumetanideBumetanide ((BurinexeBurinexe)) ––
Tab. 0.001 g; amp 0.025% - 2 mlTab. 0.001 g; amp 0.025% - 2 ml
IndapamideIndapamide – Tab. 2.5 mg (0.0025 g)– Tab. 2.5 mg (0.0025 g)
VerospironeVerospirone ((SpironolactoneSpironolactone)) – Tab. 25 mg– Tab. 25 mg
AmilorideAmiloride – Tab. 2.5 and 5 mg– Tab. 2.5 and 5 mg
TriamterenTriamteren – Caps. 50 mg (0.05 g)– Caps. 50 mg (0.05 g)

4. 44
HydrochlorthiazideHydrochlorthiazide ((DichlothiazideDichlothiazide))
 Na+Na+ andand Water ExcretionWater Excretion =>=>
Extracellular VolumeExtracellular Volume =>=>
Cardiac OutputCardiac Output andand Renal Blood FlowerRenal Blood Flower
Electrolyte disturbanceElectrolyte disturbance:: K+ ,K+ , Mg2+,Mg2+,  Ca2+Ca2+
Thiazide diureticsThiazide diuretics counteract the Nacounteract the Na++
andand
water retention observed with other agents usedwater retention observed with other agents used
in the treatment of hypertension.in the treatment of hypertension.
Thiazide diureticsThiazide diuretics are useful in combination therapy withare useful in combination therapy with
a variety of other antihypertensive drugs includinga variety of other antihypertensive drugs including
β-blockersβ-blockers andand ACE inhibitorsACE inhibitors..
Adverse effectsAdverse effects::
Hypokalemia and Hyperuricemia –Hypokalemia and Hyperuricemia –
in 70% of patients,in 70% of patients,
Hyperglycemia -Hyperglycemia - in 10% of patientsin 10% of patients

5. 55
II. Sympathoplegic AgentsII. Sympathoplegic Agents::
1. Centrally-acting Adrenergic Drugs1. Centrally-acting Adrenergic Drugs::
αα22 AdrenomimeticsAdrenomimetics::
Clopheline (Clopheline (ClonidineClonidine) -) -
Tab. 0.000 075 and 0.00015 gTab. 0.000 075 and 0.00015 g
ampamp.. 0.01% - 1 ml0.01% - 1 ml
MethyldopaMethyldopa TabTab.. 0.25 g0.25 g
GuanfacineGuanfacine TabTab.. 0.0005, 0.001 and 0.002 g0.0005, 0.001 and 0.002 g
MoxonidineMoxonidine Tab. 0.0002 and 0.0004 gTab. 0.0002 and 0.0004 g

6. 66

7. 77
Clopheline (Clonedine)Clopheline (Clonedine) –– CentralCentral AAdrenergicdrenergic
Outflow.Outflow.
To treat mild to moderate hypertension thatTo treat mild to moderate hypertension that
has not responded adequately to the treatment withhas not responded adequately to the treatment with
diuretics alone.diuretics alone.
After IV injection, ClophelineAfter IV injection, Clopheline →→ a briefa brief BPBP followedfollowed
by more prolonged hypotension.by more prolonged hypotension.
The pressor response is due to direct stimulation ofThe pressor response is due to direct stimulation of
presynaptic αpresynaptic α22 adrenoreceptors in arterioles.adrenoreceptors in arterioles.

8. 88
2. Centrally and Peripherally Acting Drugs2. Centrally and Peripherally Acting Drugs::
a)a) Sympatholytics:Sympatholytics:
Reserpine – Tab. 0.1 mg and 0.25 mgReserpine – Tab. 0.1 mg and 0.25 mg
Octadine (Guanethidine) – Tab. 0.025 g (25 mg)Octadine (Guanethidine) – Tab. 0.025 g (25 mg)
b)b) Ganglioblockers:Ganglioblockers:
Benzohexonium – Tab, 0.1 and 0.25 g, Amp. 2.5% - 1 mlBenzohexonium – Tab, 0.1 and 0.25 g, Amp. 2.5% - 1 ml
Pentamine – amp. 5% - 1 mlPentamine – amp. 5% - 1 ml
c)c) β-Blockers:β-Blockers:
Propranolol (Anaprilin) – Tab. 10 and 40 mg; Amp. 0.1%-1 mlPropranolol (Anaprilin) – Tab. 10 and 40 mg; Amp. 0.1%-1 ml
Atenolol –Tab. 50 and 100 mgAtenolol –Tab. 50 and 100 mg
Metoprolol – Tab. 50 and 100 mgMetoprolol – Tab. 50 and 100 mg
d)d) α – Blockers:α – Blockers:
Phentolamine – Tab. 0.025 (25 mg)Phentolamine – Tab. 0.025 (25 mg)
Tropaphen – (amp. 20 mg)Tropaphen – (amp. 20 mg)

9. 99

10. 1010
RESERPINERESERPINE blocks theblocks the MgMg 2+2+
/ ATP/ ATP – dependent transport of– dependent transport of
aminesamines -- NoradrenalineNoradrenaline ,, DopamineDopamine andand SerotoninSerotonin
from the cytoplasm intofrom the cytoplasm into storage vesiclesstorage vesicles
in the adrenergic nerves of all body tissuesin the adrenergic nerves of all body tissues
⇒depletion ofdepletion of noradrenalinenoradrenaline levelslevels in the adrenergic neuron, sincein the adrenergic neuron, since
MAOMAO degrades thedegrades the NoradrenalineNoradrenaline (NA)(NA)
⇒Sympathetic functionSympathetic function is impaired because ofis impaired because of Release of NARelease of NA
ReserpineReserpine  Blood PressureBlood Pressure by a combination of :by a combination of :
 Cardiac Output andCardiac Output and  Peripheral Vascular ResistancePeripheral Vascular Resistance
Adverse effect:Adverse effect:
Sedation, Lassitude, Nightmares, Mental Depression,Sedation, Lassitude, Nightmares, Mental Depression,
Extrapyramidal Effects resembling Parkinson's diseaseExtrapyramidal Effects resembling Parkinson's disease
as a result ofas a result of dopamine depletiondopamine depletion in thein the corpus striatumcorpus striatum
GIT abnormalitiesGIT abnormalities - diarrhea, gastrointestinal cramps,- diarrhea, gastrointestinal cramps,
increase of gastric acid secretion, ulcerincrease of gastric acid secretion, ulcer

11. 1111

12. 1212
PropranololPropranolol - a β-adrenoblocker, is useful for- a β-adrenoblocker, is useful for BPBP
inin mild to moderatemild to moderate hypertensionhypertension
InIn Severe HypertensionSevere Hypertension, it is especially useful in preventing the, it is especially useful in preventing the
reflex tachycardia that results from treatment with directreflex tachycardia that results from treatment with direct
vasodilatorsvasodilators
PropranololPropranolol BP by:BP by:
 Cardiac OutputCardiac Output
 Sympathetic outflow from the CNSSympathetic outflow from the CNS
 Renin ReleaseRenin Release andand Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosteron systemRenin-Angiotensin-Aldosteron system
Adverse effectAdverse effect:: Bradycardia, Bronchospasm, CHF,Bradycardia, Bronchospasm, CHF,
Vasoconstriction, Cold Extremities,Vasoconstriction, Cold Extremities,
Intermittent Claudication, Fatigue, Lethargy,Intermittent Claudication, Fatigue, Lethargy,
Mental Depression, Memory Loss, Hallucination, ImpotenceMental Depression, Memory Loss, Hallucination, Impotence
 CholesterolCholesterol
 TriglyceridesTriglycerides
 HDL-cholesterolHDL-cholesterol

13. 1313
III. PERIPHERAL VASODILATORSIII. PERIPHERAL VASODILATORS::
1. Direct Vasodilators:
Apressine (Hydralasine) – Tab. 0.01 and 0.025 g
MgSO4 – amp. 25% – 10 ml IM
Dibazole (Bendazole)
– amp. 1% - 1 and 5 ml, Tab. 2 and 4 mg
No-spa - (Drotaverine) – amp. 2%-2 ml, Tab. 0.04 g
Papaverine hydrochloride – amp. 2%-2 ml, Tab. 0.04 g
Nanipruss (Na+
Nitroprusside) – amp. 25 and 50 mg
Euphylline (Aminophylline) – Tab. 0.15 g,
amp. 2.4% - 10 ml, 24% - 1 ml

14. 1414
2. Calcium Channel Blockers –
block high-threshold Ca2+
channels of L-type
A. Diphenylalkylamines:
VerapamilVerapamil ((IsoptinIsoptin)) – Tab. 40, 80 mg– Tab. 40, 80 mg
B. Dihydropyridines:
1st
Generation:
Nifedipine (Adalat, Procardia) – Tab. 10 and– Tab. 10 and
2nd
Generation:
Amlodipine ((NorvascNorvasc)) –– Tab. 2.5, 5, and 10 mgTab. 2.5, 5, and 10 mg
Isradipine – Caps. 2.5 and 5 mg– Caps. 2.5 and 5 mg
Nicardipine
C. Benzothiazepines:
Diltiazem – Tab. 30, 60, 120 mg– Tab. 30, 60, 120 mg

15. 1515
3.3. αα11 – Blockers: -– Blockers: -
PrazosinPrazosin – Tab. 1, 3, 5 mg– Tab. 1, 3, 5 mg
DoxazosinDoxazosin – Tab. 2 and 4 mg– Tab. 2 and 4 mg
TerazosinTerazosin – Tab. 2 and 5 mg– Tab. 2 and 5 mg
4. K4. K++
Channel ActivatorChannel Activator::
DiazoxideDiazoxide –– amp. 1.5% - 20 ml IV infusionamp. 1.5% - 20 ml IV infusion
MinoxidilMinoxidil –– Tab. 5 mgTab. 5 mg
Vial - 2%-10 ml IV infusionVial - 2%-10 ml IV infusion

16. Ca2+ CCa2+ Channelhannel BBlockerslockers are useful inare useful in
thethe TTreatment ofreatment of PPatientsatients with:with:
 AsthmaAsthma
 DiabetesDiabetes
 Peripheral Vascular DiseasePeripheral Vascular Diseasess

17. 1717
VerapamilVerapamil ::
AntianginalAntianginal
AntihypertensiveAntihypertensive
Antiarrhythmic actionsAntiarrhythmic actions
 AfterloadAfterload =>=>  O2 consumption
HR: itHR: it slows Cardiac Conduction directlyslows Cardiac Conduction directly
Coronary Artery and Peripheral VesselsCoronary Artery and Peripheral Vessels
VasodilationVasodilation
Prinzmetal’s Variant Angina:Prinzmetal’s Variant Angina:
it Inhibits Coronary Artery Spasm =>it Inhibits Coronary Artery Spasm =>
=>=> MYOCARDIAL OMYOCARDIAL O22 DELIVERYDELIVERY
Adverse EffectsAdverse Effects::
Myocardial Depression, Including CardiacMyocardial Depression, Including Cardiac
Arrest, Bradycardia, AV Block, Heart Failure,Arrest, Bradycardia, AV Block, Heart Failure,
Constipation, Peripheral Edema.Constipation, Peripheral Edema.

18. 1818
NifedipineNifedipine –– is anis an Arteriolar Vasodilator.Arteriolar Vasodilator.
It dilates Systemic Arteries, resulting in:It dilates Systemic Arteries, resulting in:
Total Peripheral ResistanceTotal Peripheral Resistance ((TPRTPR))
 SystemicSystemic BPBP with slightlywith slightly HRHR
 AfterloadAfterload andand Cardiac IndexCardiac Index
The vasodilation effect is useful in the treatment ofThe vasodilation effect is useful in the treatment of
Prinzmetal’sPrinzmetal’s VARIANT ANGINAVARIANT ANGINA
Adverse effectsAdverse effects:: Flushing, Headache, Tachycardia,Flushing, Headache, Tachycardia,
Dizziness, Nausea, Constipation,Dizziness, Nausea, Constipation,
Peripheral EdemaPeripheral Edema due to itsdue to its Vasodilation ActivityVasodilation Activity

19. 1919
AmlodipineAmlodipine is ais a dihydropyridinedihydropyridine compound –compound –
the 2the 2ndnd
generation long-acting Cageneration long-acting Ca2+2+
antagonistantagonist
It blocks the inward movement of CaIt blocks the inward movement of Ca2+2+
by binding toby binding to
L-typeL-type CaCa2+2+
channelschannels in the heart and in smooth muscle of thein the heart and in smooth muscle of the
coronary and peripheral vasculaturecoronary and peripheral vasculature
Dilating MainlyDilating Mainly ARTERIOLESARTERIOLES
The drug has anThe drug has an Intrinsic Natriuretic EffectIntrinsic Natriuretic Effect
Antianginal,Antianginal, Hypotensive, VasodilativeHypotensive, Vasodilative andand
Spasmolytic actionSpasmolytic action
Clinical Use:Clinical Use:
Arterial HypertensionArterial Hypertension
Stable and Unstable anginaStable and Unstable angina
Prinzmetal’s or Variant Angina PectorisPrinzmetal’s or Variant Angina Pectoris
Peak effects occur within 1-2 hours and persist forPeak effects occur within 1-2 hours and persist for 24 hours24 hours
Adverse effectsAdverse effects:: Headache, Peripheral EdemaHeadache, Peripheral Edema

20. 2020
MinoxidilMinoxidil –– Tab. 5 mg, vial - 2%-10 ml –Tab. 5 mg, vial - 2%-10 ml –
KK++
Channel Activator.Channel Activator.
The effect results fromThe effect results from the opening of Kthe opening of K++
channelschannels
in smooth muscle membranesin smooth muscle membranes
This action stabilizes the membrane at itsThis action stabilizes the membrane at its Resting PotentialResting Potential andand
makes contraction less likely.makes contraction less likely.
LikeLike HydralazineHydralazine,, Minoxidil dilates Arterioles but not VeinsMinoxidil dilates Arterioles but not Veins..
MinoxidilMinoxidil is well absorbed from the GIT and is metabolized,is well absorbed from the GIT and is metabolized,
primarily by conjugation, in the liver.primarily by conjugation, in the liver.
Clinical useClinical use:: treatment of severe to malignant hypertensiontreatment of severe to malignant hypertension
that is refractory to other drugs.that is refractory to other drugs.
Reflex tachycardiaReflex tachycardia may be severe and may require themay be severe and may require the
concomitant use of aconcomitant use of a β-blocker.β-blocker.
Adverse effectsAdverse effects:: seriousserious NaNa++
andand water retentionwater retention, leading to, leading to
volume overload, edema, and CHF.volume overload, edema, and CHF.
HYPERTRICHOSISHYPERTRICHOSIS –– the Growth of Body Hairthe Growth of Body Hair
MinoxidilMinoxidil is used topically to treatis used topically to treat Male Pattern BALDNESSMale Pattern BALDNESS

21. 2121
IV. Agents affecting Renin-Angiotensin SystemIV. Agents affecting Renin-Angiotensin System::
1).1). ACE Inhibitors:ACE Inhibitors:
CaptoprilCaptopril – Tab. 25 and 50 mg– Tab. 25 and 50 mg
EnalaprilEnalapril – Tab. 5; 10 and 20 mg– Tab. 5; 10 and 20 mg
LisinoprilLisinopril – Tab. 10; 20 and 40 mg– Tab. 10; 20 and 40 mg
2)2) Angiotensine II AntagonistsAngiotensine II Antagonists::
LosartanLosartan ((CozaarCozaar) – Tab. 50 mg) – Tab. 50 mg
ValsartanValsartan – Tab. 80 mg– Tab. 80 mg

22. 2222

23. 2323
Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) inhibitorsAngiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) inhibitors ––
CCaptoprilaptopril
EnalaprilEnalapril
LisinoprilLisinopril
block theblock the ACEACE that cleavesthat cleaves Angiotensin IAngiotensin I =>=> Angiotensin IIAngiotensin II
ACEIACEI =>=> Bradykinin InactivationBradykinin Inactivation
Adverse effectsAdverse effects:: Dry Cough, Rashes, Fever, Angioedema,Dry Cough, Rashes, Fever, Angioedema,
Altered Taste, Hypotension,Altered Taste, Hypotension, HYPERKALEMIA.HYPERKALEMIA.
K+ levelsK+ levels must be monitored, andmust be monitored, and
K+ supplementsK+ supplements oror K+ sparing diuretis such asK+ sparing diuretis such as
SSpironolactonepironolactone are contraindicatedare contraindicated!!!!!!
ACEIACEI areare FetotoxicFetotoxic andand should not be usedshould not be used inin
Pregnant WomenPregnant Women !!

24. 2424
LIPID-LOWERING DRUGSLIPID-LOWERING DRUGS
1. Hydroxy-Methyl-Glutaryl-CoA Reductase1. Hydroxy-Methyl-Glutaryl-CoA Reductase
(HMG-CoA reductase)(HMG-CoA reductase) InhibitorsInhibitors::
LovastatinLovastatin – tab. 20 and 40 mg– tab. 20 and 40 mg
PravastatinPravastatin – tab. 10 and 20 mg– tab. 10 and 20 mg
SimvastatinSimvastatin – tab. 20 and 40 mg– tab. 20 and 40 mg
FluvastatinFluvastatin - tab. 20 and 40 mg- tab. 20 and 40 mg
AtorvastatinAtorvastatin
2. Fibrates2. Fibrates::
ССlofibratelofibrate – caps. 0.25 g– caps. 0.25 g
FenofibrateFenofibrate
GemfibrozilGemfibrozil – caps. 0.3 g, tab. 0.6 g– caps. 0.3 g, tab. 0.6 g

25. 2525
3). Group of Nicotinic Acid3). Group of Nicotinic Acid ::
Nicotinic acid (Nicotinic acid (NiacinNiacin))
Tab. 0.05 gTab. 0.05 g;; 0.1 g and 0.5 g;0.1 g and 0.5 g;
amp. 10% - 1 mlamp. 10% - 1 ml
NicotinamidNicotinamid Tab.Tab. 50 mg, amp 1% - 1 ml50 mg, amp 1% - 1 ml
Xantinol nicotinate (Complamin)Xantinol nicotinate (Complamin)
4). Bile Acid Binding Resinse4). Bile Acid Binding Resinse::
CholestyramineCholestyramine – pulv. 16.0-18.0 g PO– pulv. 16.0-18.0 g PO
ColestipolColestipol – pulv. 5.0-10.0 g PO– pulv. 5.0-10.0 g PO
5). Antioxidants:5). Antioxidants:
ProbucolProbucol – Tab. 0.5 g– Tab. 0.5 g
6). The others:6). The others: Lipostabil, PentoxiphyllineLipostabil, Pentoxiphylline

26. 2626
Hydroxy-methylglutaryl-CoA reductase inhibitorsHydroxy-methylglutaryl-CoA reductase inhibitors
((StatinsStatins ):):
Lovastatin, Simvastatin, PravastatinLovastatin, Simvastatin, Pravastatin Fluvastatin,Fluvastatin, andand
AtorvastatinAtorvastatin ––
inhibit the 1inhibit the 1stst
enzymatic step ofenzymatic step of
STEROL SYNTHESISSTEROL SYNTHESIS --
as structural analogs of the natural substrate,as structural analogs of the natural substrate,
3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaric acid3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaric acid (HMG),(HMG),
they compete to block hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoAthey compete to block hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA
reductase (HMG-CoA reductase).reductase (HMG-CoA reductase).
Adverse effectsAdverse effects:: Liver Failure, MyopathyLiver Failure, Myopathy andand
RhabdomyolysisRhabdomyolysis (disintegration and purulent melting(disintegration and purulent melting
of skeletal muscles).of skeletal muscles).

27. 2727
FibratesFibrates ClofibrateClofibrate,, FenofibrateFenofibrate andand GemfibrozilGemfibrozil areare
derivatives of fibric acid and are similar toderivatives of fibric acid and are similar to
Endogenous Fatty Acids.Endogenous Fatty Acids.
MECHANISM OF ACTIONMECHANISM OF ACTION..
 the activitythe activity ofof Lipoprotein LipaseLipoprotein Lipase, hydrolyzing, hydrolyzing
triglyceridestriglycerides inin chylomicronschylomicrons andand VLDLVLDL =>=>
=>=> the removal of these particles from the plasma.the removal of these particles from the plasma.
In contrast,In contrast, HDL levelsHDL levels  moderately.moderately.
Adverse EffectsAdverse Effects::
LithiasisLithiasis:: because these drugsbecause these drugs Biliary CholesterolBiliary Cholesterol
excretion, there is a predisposition toexcretion, there is a predisposition to
the formation ofthe formation of gallstonesgallstones
MalignancyMalignancy:: Treatment withTreatment with ClofibrateClofibrate has resulted inhas resulted in
a significant number of malignancy-related deathsa significant number of malignancy-related deaths
MyositisMyositis

28. 2828
Nicotinic acidNicotinic acid -- inhibitsinhibits lipolysislipolysis
inin adipose tissueadipose tissue ––
the producer of circulatingthe producer of circulating Free Fatty AcidsFree Fatty Acids
⇒Eliminates the building blocks needed by the liverEliminates the building blocks needed by the liver
to produceto produce triglyceridestriglycerides andand VLDLVLDL ..
Adverse effectsAdverse effects. P. Pruritus, gastric irritation,ruritus, gastric irritation,
hyperglycemia, hyperuricemia, elevated hepatichyperglycemia, hyperuricemia, elevated hepatic
aminotransferase enzymes, and hepatitis.aminotransferase enzymes, and hepatitis.
Food sources of nicotinic acid,
such as avocadoes and bananas,
pose no health dangers.

29. 2929
CholestyramineCholestyramine andand
CholestipolCholestipol
areare Anion Exchange ResinsAnion Exchange Resins that bindthat bind
Negatively Charged Bile Acid and Bile SaltsNegatively Charged Bile Acid and Bile Salts
in the small intestinein the small intestine =>=>
=>=> thethe BILE ACIDSBILE ACIDS are excreted in faeces andare excreted in faeces and
are not recirculated to the liver.are not recirculated to the liver.
Adverse effectsAdverse effects::
Abdominal FullnessAbdominal Fullness
FlatulenceFlatulence
ConstipationConstipation

30. 3030
THANK YOU FORTHANK YOU FOR
ATTENTIONATTENTION