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Table 3.

Classes of Antihypertensive Medications Available in the Market

1. Calcium Channel Blockers	Amlodipine, Felodipine, Isradipine, Nifedipine, Diltiazem and Verapamil.
2. Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors	Enalapril, Fosinopril, Lisinopril, Quinapril, Captopril, Benzepril and Ramipril
3. Angiotensin Receptor Blocker	Valsartan Losartan Candesartan, Azilsartan, Olmesartan and Irbesartan.
4. Diuretics	Chlorothiazide, Hydrochlorothiazide, Chlorthalidone, Amiloride, ¹Spirinolactone,
5. Beta Adrenergic Antagonists	Atenolol, Metoprolol, Propanolol, Labetalol, Timolol, Nadolol and Nevibolol.
6. Peripheral Alpha Antagonists	²Doxazosin, Prazosin, Terazosin, Phentolamine and Phenoxybenzamine
7. Central Acting Agents	Clonidine, Methyl dopa, Guanfacine and Guanethidine
8. Vasodilators	Hydralazine, Minoxidil and Reserpine
9. Aldosterone Antagonists	Eplerenone, ²Spirinolactone
10. Combination drugs	Amlodipine/ Benazepril, Lisinopril/ Hydrochlorothiazide, Losartan/ Hydrochlorothiazide, Bisoprolol/ Hydrochlorothiazide, Olmesartan/ Hydrochlorothiazide, Olmesartan, Olmesartan/ Hydrochlorothiazide/ Amlodipine