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Drugs Choice by Comorbidity. You Must know

Condition Preferred Drugs Avoid / Contraindicated Comments Pregnancy / Pre-eclampsia Labetalol, Methyldopa, Nifedipine ER, Hydralazine (IV) ACEi, ARB, Aliskiren, Diuretics (if not required) Labetalol = first-line Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) ACEi / ARB ± Loop diuretic; Add CCB NSAIDs, Aliskiren (with ACEi/ARB), high-dose K⁺ sparing Monitor creatinine and potassium Asthma / COPD ARB, ACEi, CCB, […]

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Hypertension Treatment Guide by Comorbid Condition (ESC 2024/2025)

Drug Class / Salt Examples CKD / Renal Disease CLD / Liver Disease Asthma / COPD Pregnancy Heart Failure (HFrEF) Diabetes Mellitus Special Notes / Comments ACE Inhibitors (Enalapril, Lisinopril, Ramipril, Perindopril) ✅ Preferred – renoprotective ⚠️ Use low dose; monitor LFTs ✅ Safe ❌ Contraindicated (fetotoxic) ✅ First-line ✅ Reduces microalbuminuria Stop if creatinine

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