maintain normal body weight

rich in fruits ,vegetables ,grains , low fatdairy products ...low in fat , cholesterol andsodium

reduce dietary sodium to nomore than 2.4 g/day

walking (30 min/day)

limit to no more than 2drinks/day for men & 1 drink forwomen

lower arteriolar resistance andincrease venous capactianceprofound

hypotension after first dosecauses mild dry mouth

C/I : in renal artery stenosis

Check renal function after everychange of dose

EX: Capoten & Enalapril

directly cause vasodilataion&reduce secretion ofaldosterone

used with patients whocannot tolerate ACEinhibitors

Ex: losartan

causes of arteriolar dilatation andreduces force of cardiac contraction

S.E : headache , sweating ,dizziness

Ex: Amlodipine , diltiazem

thaizide

Potassium helps balance theamount of sodium in your cells