Works in the central nervous system inhibiting the sympathetic system Work on the smooth muscles of the blood vessels, making them relax and so reducing blood pressureĪlso work on the blood vessel walls, causing the blood vessels to dilate and therefore reduce blood pressure Reduce blood pressure by increasing the amount of salt and water removed by the kidney Work on blood vessel walls, blocking the action of the sympathetic nervous system, reducing blood pressure Medicines for the treatment of high blood pressure Name of medicineĪngiotensin Converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors
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Talk with your medical provider about which blood pressure medication is best for you, and how to monitor if the pill is working properly. Testing your blood for increased potassium and creatinine is recommended after starting these medicines. A common side effect of ACE inhibitor drugs is a dry cough, and both ACEs and ARBs may cause your body to retain too much potassium and raise your creatinine. When you have diabetes, the preferred classes of medications for the treatment of high blood pressure are angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE) and angiotensin receptor inhibitors (ARBS). High blood pressure Your blood pressure can be controlled through: The American Diabetes Association recommends that people with diabetes maintain blood pressures of less than 140/90 mmHg. High blood pressure damages blood vessels and, when combined with chronically high blood sugar, can increase the risk of complications.