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 The commonly used anti-hypertensive agents that treat high blood pressure include -  Diuretics - work in the kidney and flush excess water and sodium from the body. Beta-blockers - reduce nerve impulses to the heart and blood vessels making the heart beat slower and with less force. This causes lowering of blood pressure. ACE (Angiotensin converting enzyme) inhibitors - prevent the formation of a hormone called angiotensin II that narrows blood vessels and causes high blood pressure. Angiotensin antagonists or angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) – shield the blood vessels from angiotensin II, thus making them more relaxed. Calcium channel blockers (CCBs) – do not allow calcium to enter the muscle cells of the heart and blood vessels, thus causing the blood vessels to relax and reducing the force of contraction of the heart. Alpha-blockers – lower blood pressure by reducing nerve impulses to blood vessels and allow blood to pass more easily. Alpha-beta-blockers – reduce nerve impulses to blood vessels and also slow the heartbeat to lower blood pressure. Nervous system inhibitors - relax blood vessels by controlling nerve impulses. Vasodilators - open blood vessels by relaxing the muscle in the vessel walls.
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Latest Publication and Research on Combination Therapy for High Blood Pressure - Updated on 04/18/2013.
Comparison of Benazepril Plus Amlodipine or Hydrochlorothiazide in High-Risk Patients With Hypertension and Coronary Artery Disease. - Published by PubMed
When to Initiate Intravenous Therapy and/or Refer. - Published by PubMed
Combination therapy in pulmonary arterial hypertension. - Published by PubMed
AVEREL: A Randomized Phase III Trial Evaluating Bevacizumab in Combination With Docetaxel and Trastuzumab as First-Line Therapy for HER2-Positive Locally Recurrent/Metastatic Breast Cancer. - Published by PubMed
Phase II Study of Bevacizumab and Temsirolimus Combination Therapy for Recurrent Glioblastoma Multiforme. - Published by PubMed
Comparison of Benazepril Plus Amlodipine or Hydrochlorothiazide in High-Risk Patients With Hypertension and Coronary Artery Disease. - Published by PubMed
When to Initiate Intravenous Therapy and/or Refer. - Published by PubMed
Combination therapy in pulmonary arterial hypertension. - Published by PubMed
AVEREL: A Randomized Phase III Trial Evaluating Bevacizumab in Combination With Docetaxel and Trastuzumab as First-Line Therapy for HER2-Positive Locally Recurrent/Metastatic Breast Cancer. - Published by PubMed
Phase II Study of Bevacizumab and Temsirolimus Combination Therapy for Recurrent Glioblastoma Multiforme. - Published by PubMed
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