Diuretics, a Antihypertensive Drug with a Long History

Diuretics are a [long-standing] antihypertensive drug. Its mechanism of lowering blood pressure is well understood. We often compare blood vessels to water pipes and heart to water pumps. The blood is the water in the water pipes. Some people suffer from hypertension, that is, there is too much water in the water pipe and the pressure on the water pipe will be great. If we discharge some water from the pipe, the pressure will drop. Diuretics play a role in draining water, draining more water from blood vessels, reducing blood volume and blood pressure. However, among hypertension patients in our country, the use of diuretics is far less extensive than that of other three types of antihypertensive drugs. Why? Disadvantages Read More …

How did a good antihypertensive drug become a stimulant?

One piece of news caught the attention of Dr. Clove: Xinhua News Agency, Rio de Janeiro, August 12 (Reporters Shen Nan and Ma Xiangfei) The China Swimming Association confirmed in the early morning of the 12th that female swimmer Chen Xinyi tested positive for drugs. Reporters learned from the head of the China Swimming Association that Chen Xinyi was found to be positive for bottle A of hydrochlorothiazide in the in-competition drug test carried out by the Rio Organizing Committee for the Games on August 7. Chen Xinyi has now submitted an application for bottle B testing and holding a hearing to the International Olympic Committee. Hydrochlorothiazide is a commonly used diuretic and antihypertensive drug in clinic. Hydrochlorothiazide is found Read More …