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Pharmacology Hypeension, Arrhythmias, Dyslipidemia b6576f92

Initial drug to sta with newly detected hypeension in an 42 years old male with calcium stones is:-

A
Furosemide
B
Losaan
C
Atenolol
D
Chlohalidone
High-Yield Explanation
Chlohalidone is a thiazide like diuretic which is a one of the first line drugs for hypeension. It is preferred since it decreases calcium excretion and Ca2+ do not deposits in kidney so prevent the formation of calcium stones. Furosemide (Loop diuretic)- Increases Ca2+ excretion and can precipitate the condition of pt.

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