Patient's question:
I have had high blood pressure for many years and often experience dizziness and headaches. Therefore, I would like to consult on how to treat and take medication for high blood pressure.Doctor's answer:
Antihypertensive drugs are generally divided into 5 categories:1. Angiotensin II receptor antagonists. Examples include losartan, valsartan, and irbesartan. This is a type of antihypertensive drug.
2. Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors. Representative drugs include captopril and enalapril.
3. Diuretics. Representative drugs include hydrochlorothiazide.
4. Beta-blockers. Representative drugs include metoprolol.
5. Calcium channel blockers (CCBs). Representative drugs include nimodipine and nifedipine. Long-acting calcium channel blockers include amlodipine.
The treatment of hypertension first involves general treatment, which includes avoiding alcohol and following a low-sodium diet. Medication treatment is recommended to use long-acting antihypertensive drugs for lifelong oral administration, such as amlodipine tablets.