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'''Direct-acting vasodilators''' act predominantly on the arterioles reducing peripheral resistance and producing a fall in blood pressure. Their main use is in hypertension, although other drugs are generally preferred. Some of them are used in hypertensive crises. | '''Direct-acting vasodilators''' act predominantly on the arterioles reducing peripheral resistance and producing a fall in blood pressure. Their main use is in hypertension, although other drugs are generally preferred. Some of them are used in hypertensive crises. | ||
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Vasodilators
Vasodilator is a broad term applied to drugs that produce dilatation of blood vessels.
Direct-acting vasodilators act predominantly on the arterioles reducing peripheral resistance and producing a fall in blood pressure. Their main use is in hypertension, although other drugs are generally preferred. Some of them are used in hypertensive crises.
Pages in category "Vasodilators"
The following 4 pages are in this category, out of 4 total.
