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HYPERTENSION (HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE)

HYPERTENSION  Hypertension is a very common disorder  particularly in past middle age..  Hypertension itself is not a disease, But a risk factor for cardiovascular mortality or mobility..  Hypertension is also known as (High Blood Pressure) .. Blood pressure is the force of  your blood pushing , against the wall of the artries..  The normal range of blood pressure is 120/80mmHg.. High Blood pressure or Hypertension is the condition, In which the blood vessels have persistently raised pressure .. Hypertension is a seriously mental health condition increased the risk of Stroke, brain, kidney and other problems ..  It is a major cause of premature death worldwide with upwards of 1 in 4 men and 1 in 5 women .. * What are the symptoms of hypertension   Dizziness   Highblood pressure   Nausea   Vomiting   Irregular heartbeat   Mental confusion *What causes Hypertension . High salt in you diet  .Family history of High blood pressure  .Stress  .Lack of physical exercise  .Excess us

Zidovudine

Zidovudine   It is the first antiviral drug used in HIV..  It is the thymidine analogue..  Mechanism of action   Inhibiting the enzyme reverse transcriptase, that HIV uses to make DNA and therefore decreases replication of the virus..  Pharmcokinetic   Route -By mouth, Iv rectal  Suppository  Complete absorption  PB (30 to 38%) Metablosied in liver Adverse affect   Headache  Nausea  vomiting  Anorexia  Insmonia  Hepatitis  Myosites  Bone marrow toxicity  Uses   Mainly used for the treatment if HlV Decreases rate of progression and prolong survival.. Prevents mother to newborn transmission of HlV..