There are many options, methods, drugs and procedures that allow you to take control of your blood pressure (BP). True, you need to be careful - if under their influence a too sharp decrease in blood pressure occurs, a person feels bad. If the indicators fall to critical, there is a likelihood of serious complications. But the methods of soft correction of the circulatory system parameters to the norm achievable by safe methods are useful information for any person.
Relevance of the issue
According to doctors, a sharp decrease in blood pressure or a sudden increase in parameters are situations that can happen to any person, even if there are no specific diseases. This is due to the characteristics of the body. For example, a nervous experience, especially unpredictable and very strong, can lead to completely unexpected consequences, including those associated with pressure.
For some, pressure above normal is stable due to some kind of illness. This problem is familiar to the overwhelming percentage of our compatriots. Lack of sleep or addiction to bad habits can provoke high blood pressure. Excess salt in food, stress factors and obesity play a role. To stabilize the parameter, it is important to revise the nutrition program, begin to practice a healthy lifestyle. Doctors have developed simple manual techniques available to everyone. Take into account that with age, the likelihood of an increase in pressure increases. In some cases, it can only be adjusted with medication.
Oriental medicine
Chinese healers have developed many special manual methods of reducing pressure. Modern experts have revised them, combined different approaches in order to improve performance and simplify the implementation of exercises. Lowering blood pressure causes a simple procedure. First, the fingers touch the neck just below the level of the lobe, draw a straight line along the surface of the neck without pressing, but stroking lightly, touching the skin very gently, only with the very tips of the fingers. It is necessary to draw a line symmetrically on both sides of the neck. It is recommended to repeat the event a dozen times.
The exercise continues with a second line. It begins at a distance of a centimeter from the ear on the neck at the level of the earlobe, fingers are drawn in the direction of the nasal cartilage. It is necessary to gently massage the skin near the resulting line, gently pressing with your fingertips. Pressure on the body is strongly prohibited. During the procedure, you need to relax as much as possible and get distracted by positive thoughts.
Will it help or not?
According to experts, the described technique allows to achieve a decrease in blood pressure (diastolic, systolic) in just five minutes. The quality of blood flow is stabilized and normalized. The method is considered completely safe. This is a natural remedy available to everyone. It can easily be practiced at home, in transport, at work - in a word, at any moment when there is a feeling of high pressure.
To eat or not?
Not so long ago, American scientists, who studied the features of different options for influencing pressure, established the dependence of its parameters on diet. As they noted, people who use fasting to lower blood pressure achieve good stable results while healing their body. As professionals found out, periodic short-term refusals of food are beneficial. They help to lose weight. To prove the hypothesis about the effect of the measure on pressure, 46 volunteers were attracted, who ate for eight hours everything they wanted, and for 16 consumed only water. The duration of the experimental program was 12 weeks. The average weight loss among participants was estimated at 2.6%, and the decrease in pressure was seven.
According to experts exploring different options, drugs, methods and tools, if a person wants to lose weight and achieve a relatively low degree of lowering blood pressure, the described program for him is almost an ideal option. On average, as calculations showed, in the group of project participants, the calorie content of the diet for each was 300 kilocalories lower than other times. As an additional effect, it is worth noting the high activity of the regeneration of stem cell structures. Experiments have shown that daily refusal of food leads to the correction of metabolic processes, while the rate of appearance of new cells increases approximately twice.
Drugs: one thing
A fairly popular option for correcting the condition is mototherapy, that is, a drug course that involves the use of one medication. This approach leads to a decrease in blood pressure (systolic, diastole) if hypertension is at the initial stage of development. If the use of one remedy does not allow you to keep indicators under control, you should take a combination of two or three pharmaceutical products. They must belong to different pharmacological categories. An important aspect of treatment is the regularity of drug use. The ability of the body to get used to drugs for hypertension is revealed, which leads to a weakening of their effectiveness. To stabilize the parameters and ensure the persistence of this effect, from time to time, the doctor adjusts the course and prescribes other medications to the patient.
All the drugs presented in the pharmacy are intended for emergency reduction in blood pressure or to achieve a lasting effect. Different medicines have different mechanisms of effectiveness, that is, the effect on different reactions that occur in the human body. The choice in favor of a particular option is due to the root cause of hypertension. Most pharmaceutical products have side effects and contraindications, so self-medication is strictly prohibited.
Categories and Names
Sometimes the reason for a sharp decrease in blood pressure becomes the wrong choice of medications to correct the condition. This is more often observed if a person chooses drugs for himself, not considering what the body really needs. Consider the main categories of drugs and the names of drugs presented in the pharmacy.
Sometimes, inhibitory angiotensin receptors of the drug are indicated to control the condition. Such a group in medicine is called sartans. Among the well-known names are “Cardosal” and “Losartan”. The Valsartan and Eprosartan funds belong to the same class. Sometimes the doctor recommends taking Candesartan.
Beta blockers have been developed to control pressure. These are of two types: selective and non-selective. Of the popular remedies, it is worth mentioning "Atenolol", "Metoprolol". Often prescribed drugs "Praktolol" and "Bisoprolol." Propranolol and Pindolol medicines have a good reputation.
What else are there?
Popular drugs for lowering blood pressure are alpha-blockers. This category includes drugs “Urorek” and “Artesin”. This also includes medicines "Terazosin", "Doxazosin." “Alpha” type adrenergic blockers include the drug “Proxodolol”.
Since the pressure can be explained by the malfunctioning of receptors that take the angiotensin-converting enzyme, a group of drugs that inhibit this compound - ACE inhibitors , was developed. On sale, these funds can be found under the names "Zokardis" and "Prestarium." The drugs Enalapril and Kizinopril belong to the same category. The demanded drug Captopril proved itself to have a similar effect.
In some cases, calcium antagonists are indicated. To this category belong funds "Diltiazem" and "Verapamil". This includes the drug Amlodipine.
A popular means of lowering blood pressure is diuretics. Doctors often prescribe Veroshpiron. The demand for "Hydrochlorothiazide". Reliable effect known diuretics "Triamteren" and "Torasemide." To control blood pressure, you can take "Furosemide" or use "Indapamide."
Categories: Features
The listed pharmaceutical agents for reducing blood pressure are recommended if a patient has a persistent increase in parameter. When choosing a specific product and dose, frequency and duration of administration, it is necessary to take into account the patient's age, the degree of progress of the pathology and the presence of concomitant health problems. Most often prescribed sartans. The modern official approach involves considering these funds as the most effective in hypertension. The medicinal effect is associated with inhibition of the receptors of the second angiotensin, a substance that stimulates vasoconstriction. It is under the influence of this chemical compound that pressure increases rapidly, and the effect lasts a long time. Using drugs that inhibit the enzyme receptors for a long course, you can adjust the pressure. There is no danger of withdrawal syndrome or the negative effects of admission.
A qualified doctor should choose drugs to lower blood pressure. A cardiologist specializes in this issue. If the diagnosis is made accurately, the therapist continues to conduct the case. It is necessary to regularly monitor the patient's condition and monitor the body's response to treatment. If you start to be treated with medications yourself, you can encounter severe complications up to irreversible.
Quick effect
Sometimes the patient’s condition is such that a person needs a rapid decrease in blood pressure. Special medicines have been developed to provide almost instant effects on the body. The simplest and most reliable option is Captopril. As soon as the pressure has risen, you need to dissolve one tablet. In some cases, half of it is enough. It is more convenient to use the drug sublingually, that is, put the medicine under the tongue. Adelfan is known for a similar effect and a similar mechanism of use. Pressure stabilization is observed after about a third of an hour with possible deviations for ten minutes up and down. The result is saved for a relatively short time. In particular, if Captopril is prescribed, such a medicine should be taken three times daily.
You can achieve a rapid decrease in blood pressure by taking "Furosemide." This is a loop diuretic, which initiates persistent pronounced diuresis shortly after administration. A single dose is 20-40 mg. 3-6 hours after taking the drug, urge to urinate is activated. Pressure decreases as the body gets rid of excess fluid. At the same time, the spasm of the muscular vascular wall disappears, the volume of blood circulating in the body decreases.
Long lasting effect
For a long-term result, drugs are prescribed to reduce blood pressure, with a prolonged effect. The most popular medications of this class can be safely called Metoprolol and Bisoprolol. Doctors often recommend staying at Propranolol or Prestarium. Long-term stable effect of pressure control is achievable with the use of "Losartan", "Diroton", "Cordaflex".
The peculiarity of the drug course is a long therapeutic effect. Using medications is quite convenient, since it is enough to take a capsule daily, sometimes twice a day. Since with high blood pressure medication is often recommended continuously throughout life, the funds used are relatively rare, much more convenient than those that need to be taken 3-4 times a day.
Long-acting drugs are indicated if hypertension has reached the second degree or is progressing further. Medicines provide a long cumulative effect. To improve the quality of pressure control, you need to use the funds for a three-week period and more. If the pressure has not decreased immediately after the start of the drug course, this is not a reason to stop treatment - such a reaction is considered normal.
About the most popular: "Losartan"
This tool allows you to achieve a pronounced decrease in blood pressure. Tablets belong to the category of sartans, they prevent the influence of the second angiotensin produced from the renin generated by the renal system. The drug inhibits the first subtype of receptors, prevents vascular narrowing.
Systole, diastole decrease already at primary use. The effect is observed six hours after taking the medicine or earlier, it lasts 24 hours. Then you need to take the next capsule. Persistent pressure equalization is achievable 3-6 weeks after the start of continuous use. The pharmaceutical product is prohibited for people with high blood pressure accompanied by diabetic nephropathy, metabolic problems due to diabetic disease.
Losartan: nuances
According to experts, the only drawback of this tool to lower blood pressure is the relatively high price. The drug is well tolerated by the human body and rarely provokes undesirable consequences. Occasionally, patients noted that they were sick and dizzy, their mouth was dry, and their nose was stuffy. There is a risk of a general mild condition. The incidence of side effects does not exceed one percent.
If it is not possible to buy this tool, as an alternative with a similar mechanism of action, it is worth considering the medicines "Renicard", "Lozap", "Xartan". Telmisartan and Valsartan are in the same category of drugs, but the drug considered is considered more effective. As tests have shown, “Lozartan” reliably stabilizes pressure indicators even in the case of a complicated course of the disease.
Lisinopril
This remedy for lowering blood pressure belongs to the class of ACE inhibitors. The first effect is observed approximately an hour after the medication is ingested. In the next six hours, the force of action gradually rises, and maximum effectiveness persists for a day. The effect is cumulative, prolonged. 5-40 mg of the drug should be taken per day. It is recommended to use the medication in the morning. The daily dose is taken at a time. Already in the first days of use, a decrease in pressure is noted.
Proper use helps maintain a stable pressure level. Tolerance of the heart muscle to stress increases, hypertrophy of muscle tissues decreases, the volume of the chambers of the heart grows. The effect is observed even with a severe course of the disease and with a previous heart attack. "Lisinopril" gives good results when it is necessary to choose therapy for people suffering from heart failure, diabetic disease, as well as those who have previously survived a heart attack.
Features of the drug
The use of this drug is not only accompanied by a decrease in blood pressure, but can also lead to the formation of side effects. Some have activated sweat glands. There is a possibility of lowering the pressure in excess of the desired, dry cough or a feeling of dryness of the oral mucous membranes. Dizzy spells are possible.
If it is necessary to choose an alternative, it is recommended to use Diroton. As an analogue in the pharmacy can offer "Lipril" or "Dapril." Similar qualities differ medication "Lysigamma."
Renipril
If symptoms indicating hypertension are disturbing, a decrease in blood pressure is achievable by Renipril. The tool belongs to the category of combined and is characterized by increased effectiveness. It contains enalapril in the form of an easily digestible compound, the diuretic component is hydrochlorothiazide. Such a successful combination allows you to achieve a stable strong effect of influence on the body. It is noted that the use of a combined product gives a greater effect than the use of each of the products separately.
With high efficiency, "Renipril" has good tolerance. In the case of hypertrophic cardiac processes, regular use leads to regression of the condition. The load on the heart ventricle on the left is reduced. At the same time, administration may provoke arterial renal stenosis, an allergic reaction. You can not take this tool during the period of bearing a child, in case of Addison's disease.
Captopril
This remedy, which was already mentioned above, is one of the most commonly prescribed for hypertensive patients. It allows you to achieve a pronounced decrease in pressure soon after taking the drug. Belongs to the ACE inhibitor category.Designed specifically for emergency care. It is the first choice in the case of hypertensive crisis. It is undesirable to take the medication for a long time. This is especially dangerous for people of advanced age, since it is associated with the likelihood of a sharp decrease in pressure, which can cause a person to lose consciousness. The danger of such a complication in cerebral atherosclerosis is higher. It is allowed to use Captopril and other medications to reduce pressure, nootropics at the same time. During treatment, it is important to regularly check the pressure indicators.
The main positive qualities of the drug are the ability to quickly stabilize blood pressure and improve the supply of heart muscle with blood, which is especially important for ischemia. You can not use the drug with aortic stenosis and a reduced lumen of the mitral canal, during lactation. The drug is contraindicated in myocardiopathy and persons undergoing kidney transplant surgery.
Simple and reliable
If the pressure has increased one-time, there is no stable hypertension, you can resort to breathing exercises to stabilize the condition. Reducing blood pressure by breathing is a well-known procedure that can be practiced in any environment: at home, at work, and even on the street. The effectiveness of one lesson is a decrease in the parameter by approximately 30 points. It is more convenient to do the exercise while sitting or lying, in the most relaxed state. The main idea of practice: you need to breathe as deep as possible. A person inhales air, while exhaling is delayed for five seconds. It is necessary to repeat the exercise for several minutes until the condition stabilizes.
Another simple method, characterized by a pronounced effect, involves the use of cold water. Chilled liquid is poured into the container and trampled in it for a short time or jump if there is enough strength. Soon, the pressure will begin to slowly but steadily drop.
Another easy option is a foot compress. For its preparation use apple cider vinegar. Natural fabric is moistened in the product and the limbs are wrapped with this textile. It is believed that in a short time the pressure stabilizes, the condition returns to normal. For greater comfort, you can wear warm socks.