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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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