Drug Class Examples of Widely Used Agents
Thiazide-type diuretics Hydrochlorothiazide, chlorthalidone
Potassium-sparing agent–mineralocorticoid receptor blocker Spironolactone, eplerenone
Potassium-sparing agent (sodium epithelial channel blocker) Triamterene, amiloride
Loop diuretics Furosemide, bumetanide, torsemide
Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors Lisinopril, enalapril, etc
Angiotensin receptor blockers Losartan, valsartan, irbesartan
Direct renin inhibitor Aliskiren
Beta-receptor blockers Metoprolol, atenolol, carvedilol, nebivolol
Combined alpha-/beta-blockers Labetalol, carvedilol
Alpha-receptor blockers Doxazosin, terazosin, prazosin
Dihydropyridine calcium channel blockers (DHP CCBs) Nifedipine, amlodipine, felodipine
Non-DHP CCB blockers Diltiazem, verapamil
Direct vasodilators Hydralazine, minoxidil
Central antiadrenergic agents Clonidine, reserpine (partial), methyldopa
Peripheral adrenergic neuron depletors Reserpine (partial), guanethidine