title: Hypertension: a review of therapeutic options.
abstract: Excellent clinical trial data support the use of several classes of drugs for reducing and controlling hypertension. This review covers the classes discussed by JNC-7, including angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors, angiotensin II receptor blockers, beta blockers, calcium channel blockers, and diuretics.
authors.affiliation: Division of Clinical and Administrative Pharmacy, College of Medicine, University of Iowa, USA.
authors.forename: Barry L
authors.initials: BL
authors.lastname: Carter
mesh_terms: D000959:Antihypertensive Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000145:classification / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000188:drug therapy*; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D014481:United States
chemical_list: D000959:Antihypertensive Agents