Which is a blood pressure reducer?

Which is a blood pressure reducer?

• A. Entyce
• B. Mirataz
• C. Benazepril
• D. Fluoxetine

Answer: (C)

Blood pressure reduction in veterinary medicine is typically achieved by drugs that inhibit the renin–angiotensin system, leading to vasodilation and reduced blood volume. Benazepril is an ACE inhibitor, which blocks the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II. This decreases vasoconstriction and aldosterone-mediated fluid retention, resulting in lower blood pressure. It’s commonly used for systemic hypertension and heart failure in dogs and cats. The other drugs listed aren’t BP reducers: Entyce is an appetite stimulant that acts on ghrelin receptors; Mirataz (mirtazapine) is an antidepressant/antiemetic used to stimulate appetite; Fluoxetine is an SSRI antidepressant used for behavioral issues.

Blood pressure reduction in veterinary medicine is typically achieved by drugs that inhibit the renin–angiotensin system, leading to vasodilation and reduced blood volume. Benazepril is an ACE inhibitor, which blocks the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II. This decreases vasoconstriction and aldosterone-mediated fluid retention, resulting in lower blood pressure. It’s commonly used for systemic hypertension and heart failure in dogs and cats.

The other drugs listed aren’t BP reducers: Entyce is an appetite stimulant that acts on ghrelin receptors; Mirataz (mirtazapine) is an antidepressant/antiemetic used to stimulate appetite; Fluoxetine is an SSRI antidepressant used for behavioral issues.