Beta blockers
Also called as Beta adrenergic blocking agents because of their blocking actions of Epinephrine and Norepinephrine on the Beta adrenergic receptors. This action results in lowering of the heart rate and the blood pressure. Additionally this drug is useful for treating migraine and a host of other cardiovascular conditions.
- Propranolol
- brand name Inderal
- Metoprolol
- - brand name Lopressor
- Atenolol
- brand name Tenormin
Hyperhidrosis
This is a medical condition in which the patient sweats excessively and unpredictably, significantly, even when the temperature is cool or when at rest. Caused by over activity of the nervous system, sweating occurs in the hands or armpit and feet. Interestingly, in 40% of Hyperhidrosis patients, other members of the family also suffer from this disorder. The excessive sweating is usually intermittent, and it can also be continuous and usually increases with stress and elevated temperature.
Hyperhidrosis may lead to narrowing of arteries and excessive stimulation of sweat glands and less blood flow to the hands. This makes the person’s hands cold and clammy. The primary symptom of Hyperhidrosis is wetness. Treatments include, administering antiperspirants, medications like anticholinergics drugs, beta blockers – which may cause side effects such as dry mouth, dizziness, and problems with urination.
Iontophoresis is another FDA approved procedure, which uses electricity to temporarily turn off the sweat gland. Botox is another FDA approved treatment for severe underarm sweating, but this treatment can cause temporary weakness and intense pain. Endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure and it may be recommended when other treatments fail.
Anti hypertensive drugs
Anti hypertensive drugs can be classified into 8 broad categories depending upon their mode of action.
In this collection of health articles, we strive hard to impart information with no commercial bias and hence you may not find any commercial name of the drugs or brand names as far as possible. Instead we may present the generic names of the drugs.
To control the high blood pressure, your doctor may use one of the following group of drugs:
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