antihypertensive agents

Pharmacology of Alpha Agonists

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alpha blockers

Introduction to Alpha Agonists: Alpha agonists are a class of drugs that primarily act on alpha-adrenergic receptors. These receptors are part of the sympathetic nervous system and respond to the neurotransmitters epinephrine (adrenaline) and norepinephrine (noradrenaline). When activated, alpha receptors typically cause constriction of blood vessels and an increase in blood pressure. Alpha agonists can … Read more

Pharmacology of Antihypertensive agents

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Antihypertensive

Antihypertensive agents form a diverse class of drugs that reduce elevated blood pressure and thereby diminish the risk of major cardiovascular morbidity and mortality, such as stroke, myocardial infarction, heart failure, and chronic kidney disease. Their rational use requires understanding pathophysiology, mechanisms of action, pharmacokinetics and dynamics, clinical indications, adverse events, and individualized selection based … Read more