Anti-V&R Drug Types
Anti-V Drug Types (natriuretic, salt-volume depleting)
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Mineralocorticoid receptor blockers
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Thiazide diuretics
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Calcium channel blockers (CCB’s)
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Alpha adrenergic blockers
Anti-R Drug Types (anti-renin, anti-vasoconstrictor)
r1: Renin-angiotensin system blockers:
- Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEI’s)
- Angiotensin receptor blockers (ARB’s)
- Direct renin inhibitors (DRIs, e.g. aliskiren)
r2: Drugs that suppress renal renin secretion:
- Beta adrenergic blockers
- Centrally acting alpha agonists (guanfacine, clonidine)
- Reserpine