*medications used in Hypertension (HTN) treatment*: — *💊 Hypertension Medications – Know Your Options 🩺* *1. 🧪 Diuretics ("Water Pills")* • Example: *Hydrochlorothiazide, Furosemide* • Help kidneys remove excess salt & water → ↓ BP *2. ❤️ ACE Inhibitors* • Example: *Enalapril, Lisinopril* • Relax blood vessels by blocking hormone that tightens them *3. 💓 ARBs (Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers)* • Example: *Losartan, Valsartan* • Block hormone that causes blood vessels to tighten *4. 💢 Beta-Blockers* • Example: *Atenolol, Metoprolol* • Slow heart rate & reduce force → ↓ BP *5. 🩸 Calcium Channel Blockers* • Example: *Amlodipine, Nifedipine* • Relax & widen blood vessels *6. 🧠 Central Acting Agents* • Example: *Methyldopa, Clonidine* • Act on the brain to lower BP — *📌 Remember:* • Meds are prescribed based on *age, condition & response* • Take them *consistently* — don’t skip! • Combine with lifestyle changes for best results