The following drugs are useful in hypertension except_____________?
Correct answer: D. Pentoxifyline
- A. Calcium channel blockers
- B. Alpha methyl dopa
- C. Beta blockers
- D. Pentoxifyline
Explanation
Pentoxifylline improves red-cell flexibility and peripheral blood flow in vascular disease but is not a standard antihypertensive drug. Calcium channel blockers, alpha-methyldopa and beta blockers are established antihypertensive classes.
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