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Non-Communicable Diseases: NPCDCS ... - SIHFW Rajasthan

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‣ diuretics (hydrochchlorthiozide), calcium channel<br />

blockers (amlodipine) and ACE inhibitors (Enalapril)<br />

are relatively cheap.<br />

‣ Drug therapy should be started in individuals at the<br />

time of diagnosis if they have blood pressure more<br />

than 160/100mmHg (despite non-pharmacological<br />

interventions)<br />

‣ or if BP>140/90 in diabetic subjects or end organ<br />

damage such as proteinurea, high blood urea, ECG<br />

evidence of left ventricular hypertrophy, presence of<br />

heart diseases and evidence of retinopathy. In all other<br />

individuals life style modification should be tried for at<br />

least six months before initiating drug therapy.<br />

<strong>SIHFW</strong>: An ISO:9001:2008 certified Institution<br />

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