The topic Drug-Induced High Blood Pressure you are seeking is a synonym, or alternative name, or is closely related to the medical condition Drug-Induced Hypertension.

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• The human heart is responsible for pumping fresh, oxygen-rich blood to various organs of the body. The oxygen-rich blood reaches the organs through a system of blood vessels called the arteries. Blood pressure (BP) refers to the pressure with which blood flows through these vessels
• When this pressure exceeds the normal upper limit of flow pressure, it is known as hypertension (or high blood pressure)
• There are two components of blood pressure:
  • Diastolic blood pressure: It is the pressure with which blood flows in the arteries, when the heart is in a relaxed state
  • Systolic blood pressure: The pressure flow in the arteries, measured when blood is pumped into them by the heart     
• Blood pressure can be classified as follows: All the values of blood pressure measurements are expressed in millimeters of mercury (or mm Hg).
  • Normal: Systolic BP less than 120; diastolic BP less than 80
  • Prehypertension: Systolic BP between 120-139; diastolic BP between 80-89  
• Hypertension may be classified as follows:
  • Stage 1 hypertension: Systolic BP between 140-159; diastolic BP between 90-99
  • Stage 2 hypertension: Systolic BP greater than 160; diastolic BP greater than 100     
• Secondary hypertension is a type of high blood pressure that is caused by a medical condition. If hypertension occurs in individuals younger than 65 years of age, a secondary cause of high blood pressure should be ruled out
• Drug-Induced Hypertension is a type of secondary hypertension. A variety of therapeutic agents can increase blood pressure. It can be either transient or persistent
• Usually, Drug-Induced Hypertension is of a transient nature, and a careful evaluation of the individual’s drug regimen may help identify the drug causing high blood pressure
• The common signs and symptoms of Drug-Induced Hypertension include headache, light-headedness, nausea, vomiting, muscle tremors, and excessive sweating. The complications of hypertension may develop over a long period of time. They occur due to an inadequate flow of blood to various body organs
• Stoppage of the drug responsible for causing high blood pressure can usually control the symptoms associated with Drug-Induced Hypertension. Individuals, who are being treated with drugs that may increase their BP, should be closely monitored
• The prognosis of Drug-Induced Hypertension is typically very good, if the condition is managed appropriately

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