Current status of diuretics, beta-blockers, alpha-blockers, and alpha-beta-blockers in the treatment of hypertension.
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Abstract
The article describes the current status of four main antihypertensives. Diuretics are making a bit of a comeback after seeing their popularity wane during the 1980s. beta-blockers also saw a bit of a popularity decrease in the 1980s due to some adverse side effects which the author feels were somewhat exaggerated. alpha-blockers have yet to be particularly successful in the treatment of hypertension, due to adverse side effects. alpha-beta-blockers appear to hold significant promise in the further treatment of hypertension.
Medical subject headings
- Adrenergic alpha-Antagonists
- Adrenergic beta-Antagonists
- Benzothiadiazines
- Hypertension
- Sodium Chloride Symporter Inhibitors