PakMediNet Discussion Forum : Medicine : htn
htn
AOA,
can some one help me out regarding da current guidelines of treating hypertention,when pharmacotherapy should be started and what is the initial drug of choice in otherwise healthy/diabetic patient
Posted by: raanaPosts: 2 :: 25-05-2008 :: | Reply to this Message
Re: htn
Acoording to British hypertension Guidelines.
STEP-1
Start ACE if less than 55 years of age .or Start Calcium channel blocker or diuretic if more than 55 years of age.
STEP-2
ACE+ CALCIUM or ACE + DIURETICS
STEP-3
ACE + CALCIUM + DIURETICS
STEP-4
ADD ALPHA BLOCKET
OR BETA BLOCKER OR FURTHER DIURETICS .
( CALCIUM CHANNEL BLOCKER ARE DRUG OF CHOICE FOR BLACK AFRICAN PATIENTS REGARDLESS OF AGE )
.HOPE IT HELPS
Posted by: drmastoiPosts: 17 :: 25-05-2008 :: | Reply to this Message