Hypotensive Agents
- Name
- Hypotensive Agents
- Accession Number
- DBCAT002696
- Description
Agents that cause hypotension, whether it is for a therapeutic indication or as an off-target action.
- Drugs
Drug Drug Description Amifostine A cytoprotective adjuvant used for reduction in the cumulative renal toxicity in patients with ovarian cancer and moderate to severe xerostomia in patients undergoing post-operative radiation treatment for head and neck cancer. Amiodarone A class III antiarrhythmic indicated for the treatment of recurrent hemodynamically unstable ventricular tachycardia and recurrent ventricular fibrillation. Amphotericin B An antifungal used to treat fungal infections in neutropenic patients, cryptococcal meningitis in HIV infection, fungal infections, and leishmaniasis. Apomorphine A morphine derivative D2 dopamine agonist used to treat hypomobile "off" episodes of advanced Parkinson's disease. Arotinolol Artinolol was introduced to be used as an antihypertensive agent since 1986. It has been studied for other functions like tremor control for patients with Parkinson disease and it is... Arsenic trioxide A chemotherapeutic agent used in the treatment of refractory or relapsed acute promyelocytic leukemia in patients with prior retinoid and anthracycline chemotherapy. Barnidipine A calcium channel blocker used to treat various forms of hypertension. Bepridil For the treatment of hypertension, and chronic stable angina (classic effort-associated angina). Bortezomib A proteasome inhibitor used to treat multiple myeloma in patients who have not been successfully treated with at least two previous therapies. Bromocriptine A dopamine D2 receptor agonist used for the treatment of galactorrhea due to hyperprolactinemia and other prolactin-related conditions, as well as in early Parkinsonian Syndrome. Bupivacaine A local anesthetic used in a wide variety of superficial and invasive procedures. Carbetocin An oxytocin agent used to control postpartum hemorrhage and bleeding after giving birth. Chlorpromazine A phenothiazine antipsychotic used to treat nausea, vomiting, preoperative anxiety, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and severe behavioral problems in children. Cilnidipine A dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker with action on both N- and L-type calcium channels used to treat hypertension. Clofarabine A purine nucleoside used to treat relapsed or refractory acute lymphoblastic leukemia in patients 1 to 21 years old. Clomipramine A tricyclic antidepressant used in the treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder and disorders with an obsessive-compulsive component, such as depression, schizophrenia, and Tourette’s disorder. Clozapine An atypical or second-generation antipsychotic drug used in treatment-resistant schizophrenia and to decrease suicide risk in schizophrenic patients. Conivaptan An antidiuretic hormone inhibitor used to raise serum sodium levels. Desflurane A general inhalation anesthetic for inpatient and outpatient surgery in adults. Efonidipine For the treatment of hypertension. Enalaprilat An antihypertensive agent used for the management of hypertension when oral therapy is not practical. Epoprostenol A vasodilator and platelet aggregation inhibitor used for the management of primary pulmonary hypertension and pulmonary hypertension in patients with heart failure. Fenoldopam A dopamine D1 receptor agonist used for the short term management of hypertension. Fimasartan An angiotensin II receptor antagonist (ARB) used to treat hypertension and heart failure. Halothane A general inhalation anesthetic used for the induction and maintenance of general anesthesia. Hydroflumethiazide A thiazide diuretic used to treat hypertension as well as edema due to congestive heart failure and liver cirrhosis. Iloprost A synthetic prostacyclin analog indicated to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). Imidapril An ACE inhibitor used in the treatment of essential hypertension. Imipramine A tricyclic antidepressant indicated for the treatment of depression and to reduce childhood enuresis. Indoramin Indoramin is a discontinued piperidine antiadrenergic drug with the trade names Baratol and Doralese. It is a selective alpha-1 adrenergic antagonist with no reflex tachycardia and direct myocardial depression action. Isocarboxazid A monoamine oxidase inhibitor used to treat enduring and debilitating symptoms of depression following inadequate clinical response to other antidepressant drugs. Isoflurane An inhaled general anesthetic used in surgery. Lacidipine A lipophilic dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker with a slow onset of action used to treat hypertension. Lercanidipine A calcium channel blocker for the management of hypertension. Levobupivacaine A drug used for nerve block and anesthesia. Levodopa A dopamine precursor used in the management of Parkinson's disease, often in combination with carbidopa, as well as other conditions associated with parkinsonism. Levosimendan A calcium sensitizer indicated to treat acutely decompensated severe chronic heart failure. Lofexidine A centrally acting alpha2-adrenergic agonist used for the symptomatic treatment of acute opioid withdrawal syndrome to facilitate abrupt opioid discontinuation in adults. Morphine An opioid agonist used for the relief of moderate to severe acute and chronic pain. Moxonidine An imidazoline/α-2 receptor agonist used to treat hypertension, especially in cases where ACE inhibitors, β-blockers, calcium channel blockers, and thiazides are not appropriate or provide inadequate blood pressure control. Nabilone A synthetic delta-9-THC used in the treatment of anorexia and weight loss in HIV patients as well as nausea and vomiting in cancer chemotherapy. Nilvadipine A calcium channel blocker used to manage arterial hypertension. Nitrendipine A dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker indicated in the treatment of arterial hypertension. Nitric Oxide A vasodilating agent used in the treatment of hypoxic respiratory failure in premature neonates. Obinutuzumab An antineoplastic CD20 antibody used to treat untreated chronic lymphocytic leukemia in combination with chlorambucil. Oxprenolol A non-selective beta-adrenergic antagonist used to treat hypertension, angina pectoris, arrhythmias, and anxiety. Paclitaxel A taxoid chemotherapeutic agent used as first-line and subsequent therapy for the treatment of advanced carcinoma of the ovary, and other various cancers including breast and lung cancer. Phenelzine A monoamine oxidase inhibitor used to treat atypical, nonendogenous, or neurotic depression. Phenoxybenzamine An alpha adrenergic antagonist used to treat pheochromocytoma and episodes of hypertension and sweating. Phentolamine An alpha-adrenergic blocker used to treat hypertensive episodes, diagnose pheochromocytoma, treat norepinephrine administration site reactions, and reverse soft tissue anesthesia and mydriasis. Pipamperone Treatment of chronic psychoses and states of aggressiveness of various origins . Pramipexole A non-ergot dopamine agonist used to treat the signs and symptoms of idiopathic Parkinson's disease and Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS). Propofol A medication used in general anesthesia and for sedation. Rasagiline An irreversible inhibitor of monoamine oxidase used for the symptomatic management of idiopathic Parkinson's disease as initial monotherapy and as adjunct therapy to levodopa. Remifentanil An opioid analgesic used in anesthesia. Ropinirole A non-ergoline dopamine agonist used to treat the symptoms of Parkinson's disease and Restless Legs Syndrome. Ropivacaine An amide-type local anesthetic used for local or regional anesthesia during surgery and for short-term management of acute pain. Rotigotine A non-selective dopamine agonist used for the treatment of Parkinson's Disease and Restless Leg Syndrome. Sacubitril A neprilysin inhibitor used in combination with valsartan as an adjunct to reduce the risk of cardiovascular death and hospitalization for heart failure in patients with chronic heart failure (NYHA Class II-IV) and reduced ejection fraction. Selegiline A monoamine oxidase inhibitor used to treat major depressive disorder and Parkinson's. Sevoflurane A inhalation anaesthetic agent used for induction and maintenance of general anesthesia during surgical procedures. Nitrous acid An iron binder used to reverse life-threatening acute cyanide poisoning. Streptokinase A purified fibrinolytic bacterial protein used to breakdown thrombosis in myocardial infarction, pulmonary embolism, and venous thromboembolism. Sufentanil An opioid used to induce and maintain anesthesia, to act as an analgesic in labor and delivery, and to treat severe, acute pain. Tamsulosin An alpha-1A and alpha-1B adrenergic receptor antagonist used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia, ureteral stones, prostatitis, and female voiding dysfunction. Thalidomide A medication used to treat cancers, particularly newly diagnosed multiple myeloma, and erythema nodosum leprosum. Thioridazine A phenothiazine antipsychotic used to treat schizophrenia and generalized anxiety disorder. Tolazoline A vasodilator used to treat pulmonary artery anomalies. Tolcapone A catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT) inhibitor used as adjunct therapy in the symptomatic management of idiopathic Parkinson's disease. Tranylcypromine A monoamine oxidase inhibitor used to treat major depressive disorder. Tretinoin A vitamin A derivative used to treat acne vulgaris and certain types of promyelocytic leukemia, as well as various skin conditions in over-the-counter medications. Aldesleukin A recombinant analog of interleukin-2 used to induce an adaptive immune response in the treatment of renal cell carcinoma. Valsartan An angiotensin-receptor blocker used to manage hypertension alone or in combination with other antihypertensive agents and to manage heart failure in patients who are intolerant to ACE inhibitors. Ramipril An ACE inhibitor used for the management of hypertension and the reduction of cardiovascular mortality following myocardial infarction in hemodynamically stable patients with clinical signs of congestive heart failure. Esmolol A cardioselective beta-adrenergic blocker used for the short-term control of ventricular rate and heart rate in various types of tachycardia, including perioperative tachycardia and hypertension. Betaxolol A cardioselective beta blocking agent commonly used to treat hypertension and elevated intraocular pressure (when administered ophthalmically). Reserpine For the treatment of hypertension Torasemide A diuretic used to treat hypertension and edema associated with heart failure, renal failure, or liver disease. Methyclothiazide A diuretic drug used to treat hypertension and edema caused by heart failure, renal conditions, treatment with corticosteroids, and estrogen therapy. Metoprolol A beta-blocker used in the treatment of hypertension and angina, and used to reduce mortality due to myocardial infarction. Isradipine A dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker used for the treatment of hypertension. Olmesartan An angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) used in the treatment of hypertension. Chlorthalidone A diuretic used to treat hypertension or edema caused by heart failure, renal failure, hepatic cirrhosis, estrogen therapy, and other conditions. Nitroprusside A direct acting vasodilator used to treat hypertension, to induce controlled hypotension to reduce postoperative bleeding, and to manage acute heart failure. Atenolol A synthetic beta-1 selective blocker used in the management of hypertension and chronic angina, and to reduce mortality in known or suspected myocardial infarction in hemodynamically stable patients. Diltiazem A calcium channel blocker used to treat hypertension and to manage chronic stable angina. Minoxidil An antihypertensive vasodilating agent used for resistant hypertension that is symptomatic or has caused end organ damage. Timolol A non-selective beta adrenergic blocker used in the treatment of elevated intraocular pressure in ocular hypertension or open angle glaucoma. Amlodipine A calcium channel blocker used to treat hypertension and angina. Triamterene A potassium-sparing diuretic used in the treatment of edema and in the management of hypertension. Nimodipine A calcium channel blocker used to improve neurological outcomes in patients with subarachnoid hemorrhage due to a ruptured intracranial aneurysm. Nisoldipine A calcium channel blocker used as monotherapy or combined with other drugs for the treatment of hypertension. Spironolactone An aldosterone receptor antagonist used to treat edema, hypertension, heart failure, and aldosteronism. Bendroflumethiazide A diuretic used to suppress lactation and to treat hypertension and edema. Prazosin An alpha-blocker that causes a decrease in total peripheral resistance and is used to treat hypertension. Brimonidine An alpha-2 adrenergic agonist used to treat glaucoma and ocular hypertension, as well as facial erythema in rosacea. Sotalol A methane sulfonanilide beta adrenergic antagonist used to treat life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias and to maintain sinus rhythm in atrial fibrillation or flutter. Fosinopril An ACE inhibitor used to treat mild to moderate hypertension, congestive heart failure, and to slow the progression of renal disease in hypertensive diabetics. Trandolapril A prodrug of an ACE inhibitor used to treat hypertension, congestive heart failure, and to improve survival following a myocardial infarction. Carteolol A beta adrenergic antagonist used to treat arrhythmia, angina, hypertension, and glaucoma. Metolazone A thiazide-like diuretic used to treat hypertension. Benazepril An ACE inhibitor prodrug used to treat hypertension. Propranolol A non-selective beta adrenergic antagonist used to treat hypertension, angina, atrial fibrillation, myocardial infarction, migraine, essential tremor, hypertrophic subaortic stenosis, and pheochromocytoma. Clonidine An alpha-2 adrenergic agonist used to treat hypertension and severe cancer pain, among other conditions, and to treat withdrawal symptoms from various substances. It is also used to aid in the diagnosis of pheochromocytoma and to prevent migraines. Enalapril A prodrug of an ACE inhibitor used to treat hypertension and congestive heart failure. Doxazosin An alpha-1 adrenergic receptor used to treat mild to moderate hypertension and urinary obstruction due to benign prostatic hyperplasia. Amiloride A pyrizine compound used to treat hypertension and congestive heart failure. Labetalol An alpha and beta adrenergic antagonist used to treat hypertension, angina, and sympathetic overactivity syndrome. Bisoprolol A beta-1 adrenergic blocking agent used to prevent myocardial infarction and heart failure and to treat mild to moderate hypertension. Nicardipine A calcium channel blocker used for the short-term treatment of hypertension and chronic stable angina. Dexmedetomidine An alpha-2 agonist used for sedation during various procedures. Mecamylamine A nicotine antagonist used to treat moderate to severe essential hypertension and uncomplicated malignant hypertension. Verapamil A non-dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker used in the treatment of angina, arrhythmia, and hypertension. Losartan An angiotensin receptor blocker used to treat hypertension and diabetic nephropathy, and is used to reduce the risk of stroke. Moexipril An angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor prodrug used to treat hypertension. Furosemide A loop diuretic used to treat hypertension and edema in congestive heart failure, liver cirrhosis, renal disease, and hypertension. Tizanidine An alpha-2 adrenergic agonist used for the short-term treatment of muscle spasticity. Eplerenone An aldosterone receptor antagonist used to improve survival of patients with symptomatic heart failure and to reduce blood pressure. Methazolamide A carbonic anhydrase inhibitor used to treat open angle glaucoma and acute angle closure glaucoma. Lisinopril An ACE inhibitor used to treat hypertension, heart failure, and acute myocardial infarction. Nitroglycerin A nitrate vasodilator used to treat or prevent angina, heart failure, hypertension, and anal fissures. Mannitol A sugar alcohol used to test for asthma, to reduce intracranial and intraocular pressure, to measure glomerular filtration rate, and to manage pulmonary symptoms associated with cystic fibrosis. Perindopril An ACE inhibitor prodrug used to treat hypertension, mild to moderate congestive heart failure, and to reduce cardiovascular risk in patients with hypertension or post-myocardial infarction. Candesartan cilexetil An angiotensin receptor blocker used to treat hypertension, systolic hypertension, left ventricular hypertrophy, and delay progression of diabetic nephropathy. Indapamide A thiazide diuretic used to treat hypertension as well as edema due to congestive heart failure. Eprosartan An ARB used to treat hypertension, diabetic nephropathy, and congestive heart failure. Chlorothiazide A thiazide diuretic used to treat hypertension and edema in congestive heart failure, hepatic cirrhosis, and corticosteroid and estrogen therapy. Quinapril An ACE inhibitor prodrug used to treat hypertension, congestive heart failure, and slow rate of progression of renal disease. Isosorbide dinitrate A vasodilator used to treat angina in coronary artery disease. Bumetanide A sulfamyl diuretic used to treat edema in congestive heart failure, hepatic and renal disease, and nephrotic syndrome. Etacrynic acid A diuretic used to treat ascites and edema in congestive heart failure, liver cirrhosis, and renal disease. Pindolol A beta adrenoceptor antagonist used to treat hypertension, edema, ventricular tachycardias, and atrial fibrillation. Apraclonidine An alpha adrenergic agonist used to treat raised intraocular pressure. Telmisartan An ARB used to treat hypertension, diabetic nephropathy, and congestive heart failure. Methyldopa A centrally-acting alpha-2 adrenergic agonist used to manage hypertension alone or in combination with hydrochlorothiazide, and to treat hypertensive crises. Dipyridamole A phosphodiesterase inhibitor used to prevent postoperative thromboembolic events. Hydrochlorothiazide A thiazide diuretic used to treat edema associated with a number of conditions, and hypertension. Guanfacine An alpha-2A adrenergic receptor agonist used to treat ADHD. Isosorbide mononitrate A nitrate used to prevent and treat angina and to treat angina caused by coronary artery disease. Felodipine A calcium channel blocker used to treat hypertension. Irbesartan An angiotensin receptor blocker used to treat hypertension, delay progression of diabetic nephropathy, and treat congestive heart failure. Papaverine An alkaloid used to treat many types of smooth muscle spasms such as "vascular spasms" associated with acute myocardial infarction and angina pectoris, as well as "visceral spasms". Nifedipine A dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker indicated for the management of several subtypes of angina pectoris, and hypertension. Carvedilol A non selective beta-adrenergic antagonist used to treat mild to severe chronic heart failure, hypertension, and left ventricular dysfunction following myocardial infarction in clinically stable patients. Diclofenamide A carbonic anhydrase inhibitor used for the management of open-angle and secondary glaucoma, as well as acute angle-closure glaucoma in delayed pre-operative setting requiring a reduction in intraocular pressure. Bretylium A norepinephrine release inhibitor used for the prophylaxis and therapy of ventricular fibrillation, as well as the treatment of life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias. Terazosin An alpha-1 adrenergic antagonist used in the treatment of symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia and management of hypertension. Acebutolol A selective β1-receptor antagonist used for the management of hypertension and ventricular premature beats in adults. Captopril An ACE inhibitor used for the management of essential or renovascular hypertension, congestive heart failure, left ventricular dysfunction following myocardial infarction, and nephropathy. Nadolol A non-selective beta-adrenergic antagonist used for the management of arrhythmias, angina pectoris, and hypertension. Levobunolol A beta-adrenergic antagonist used for the reduction of elevated intraocular pressure in patients with ocular hypertension or open-angle glaucoma. Metipranolol A beta-adrenergic antagonist used for the reduction of elevated intraocular pressure in patients with ocular hypertension or open-angle glaucoma. Quetiapine A psychotropic agent used for the management of bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and major depressive disorder. Hydralazine An antihypertensive agent used for the management of essential hypertension or severe hypertension associated with conditions requiring immediate action, heart failure, and pre-eclampsia or eclampsia . Cilazapril An ACE inhibitor used for the management of hypertension and heart failure. Penbutolol A beta-adrenergic antagonist used for the management of mild to moderate arterial hypertension, alone or in combination with other antihypertensive agents. Amyl Nitrite A fast acting vasodilator used for rapid relief of angina pectoris. Nebivolol A beta blocking agent used to treat hypertension and aid in the management of heart failure. Nesiritide A recombinant natriuretic peptide used for the treatment of patients with acutely decompensated congestive heart failure who have dyspnea at rest or with minimal activity. Clevidipine A dihydropyridine L-type calcium channel blocker used to lower blood pressure when oral antihypertensive therapy is not feasible or not desirable. Dapagliflozin A sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitor used in the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus. Azilsartan medoxomil An angiotensin II receptor blocker used to treat hypertension alone or in combination with other antihypertensive agents, such as chlorthalidone. Canagliflozin A sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitor used to manage hyperglycemia in type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM). Also used to reduce the risk of major cardiovascular events in patients with established cardiovascular disease and type 2 DM. Riociguat A stimulator of soluble guanylate cyclase indicated for the management of persistent or recurrent chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension and pulmonary arterial hypertension. Isoxsuprine A beta-adrenergic agonist used in the symptomatic treatment of cerebrovascular insufficiency, peripheral vascular disease of arteriosclerosis obliterans, thromboangiitis obliterans (Buerger's disease) and Raynaud's disease. Aliskiren A direct renin inhibitor used to manage hypertension. Empagliflozin An SGLT2 inhibitor used to manage type 2 diabetes mellitus. Dinutuximab An immunotherapeutic agent used in combination with other immunomodulating agents to treat high-risk neuroblastoma in pediatric patients who achieve at least a partial response to prior first-line multiagent, multimodality therapy. Thiopental A barbiturate used to induce general anesthesia, treat convulsions, and reduce intracranial pressure. Diazoxide A non diuretic benzothiadiazine indicated for the management of hypoglycemia in patients who produce an excess of insulin caused by a variety of conditions. Olanzapine An antipsychotic drug used in the management of schizophrenia, bipolar 1 disorder, and agitation associated with these disorders. Opicapone A catechol-O-methyltransferase inhibitor used as an adjunct treatment for Parkinson's Disease in adults currently receiving levodopa and a dopa decarboxylase inhibitor. Vericiguat A soluble guanylate cyclase stimulator used to reduce heart failure-related hospitalization and cardiovascular death in patients with chronic systolic heart failure. Omidenepag isopropyl An agonist of the prostaglandin EP2 receptor indicated for the reduction of elevated intraocular pressure. Abaloparatide A parathyroid hormone-related protein (PTHrP) analog used for the treatment of osteoporosis in patients with a high risk of fracture. - Drugs & Drug Targets