There are many classes of blood pressure medications, each with their own variety of drugs, suffixes, and functionalities. Healthcare providers must prescribe the right prescription, or combination of prescriptions, to resolve a patient's hypertension while also taking into consideration other medical conditions, underlying health issues, and other medications. For this reason, it is important for healthcare providers to be able to recognize the most common blood pressure medications and how they work.

Please note: This list is not all inclusive of all classes of blood pressure medications or all common medications and should be used for educational purposes only. Pedagogy does not recommend the use of any particular medication or manufacturer.