Hypertension Medications
- Diuretics
- ACE Inhibitors
- Angiotensin Receptor Blockers (ARBs)
- Beta Blockers
- Dihydropyridine Calcium Channel Blockers
Hypertension Intervention
- Weight Reduction and Exercise
- Diet Changes
- Relaxation Techniques
- Smoking Cessation
- Medications
- Encourage Self Monitoring
Hypertension Management (JNC-8)
- Age Over 60 years (and Healthy)
- 150/90
- Age Under 60 years (and Healthy)
- Any Age with Diabetes or CKD
- 140/90
- ARB/ACE-I/Thiazide/CCB (Primary or Combo)
- CKD (w/wo Diabetes)
- ARB or ACE-I Primary
- African American
- Thiazide or CCB Primary
Angiotensin Receptor Blockers (ARBs)
- -sartan suffix
- Hypertension
- CHF
- Diabetic Nephropathy
- Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers
- Hyperkalemia
- Pregnancy
K+ Sparing Diuretics
- CHF and Hypertension
- Hypokalemia
- Hyperaldosteronism
- Collecting Tubule
- Spironolactone
- Competitive Aldosterone Receptor Antagonist
- Amiloride and Triamterene
- Block Na+ Channels
- Hyperkalemia
- Gynecomastia
Hydrochlorothiazide HCTZ
- Inhibits Reabsorption NaCl and H2O
- Edema
- Mild to Moderate Hypertension
- Hypokalemia
- Hyponatremia
- Dehydration
- Hyperglycemia
- Gout
- Sulfa Allergy
- Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
Spironolactone (Aldactone)
- Inhibition of Aldosterone
- Potassium Retention
- Hypertension
- Edema
- Heart Failure
- Hyperkalemia
- Endocrine Effects
- Avoid Potassium Supplements