Antihypertensive drugs can be classified into several categories based on their mechanisms of action. Here’s a classification along with examples for each category:

### 1. **Diuretics**
- **Examples**:
1. Hydrochlorothiazide
2. Chlorthalidone
3. Furosemide
4. Bumetanide
5. Torsemide
6. Spironolactone
7. Eplerenone
8. Amiloride
9. Metolazone
10. Indapamide

### 2. **ACE Inhibitors (Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors)**
- **Examples**:
1. Enalapril
2. Lisinopril
3. Ramipril
4. Captopril
5. Benazepril
6. Quinapril
7. Fosinopril
8. Perindopril
9. Trandolapril
10. Moexipril

### 3. **ARBs (Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers)**
- **Examples**:
1. Losartan
2. Valsartan
3. Irbesartan
4. Candesartan
5. Telmisartan
6. Olmesartan
7. Azilsartan
8. Esprosartan
9. Sartans (combination products)
10. Aliskiren (direct renin inhibitor, often grouped with ARBs)

### 4. **Calcium Channel Blockers**
- **Examples**:
1. Amlodipine
2. Diltiazem
3. Verapamil
4. Nifedipine
5. Nicardipine
6. Felodipine
7. Isradipine
8. Lercanidipine
9. Clevidipine
10. Lercanidipine

### 5. **Beta Blockers**
- **Examples**:
1. Metoprolol
2. Atenolol
3. Carvedilol
4. Bisoprolol
5. Propranolol
6. Nadolol
7. Timolol
8. Sotalol
9. Betaxolol
10. Esmolol

### 6. **Alpha Blockers**
- **Examples**:
1. Doxazosin
2. Prazosin
3. Terazosin
4. Phenoxybenzamine
5. Phentolamine
6. Alfuzosin
7. Silodosin
8. Tamsulosin (primarily used for BPH)
9. Nicergoline
10. Yohimbine

### 7. **Central Alpha Agonists**
- **Examples**:
1. Clonidine
2. Guanfacine
3. Methyldopa
4. Dexmedetomidine
5. Brimonidine (also used as an eye drop)
6. Moxonidine
7. Rilmenidine
8. Guanabenz
9. Tizanidine (muscle relaxant, also used)
10. Lofexidine

### 8. **Direct Vasodilators**
- **Examples**:
1. Hydralazine
2. Minoxidil
3. Nitroprusside
4. Diazoxide
5. Fenoldopam
6. Sodium nitroprusside
7. Clevidipine
8. Isosorbide dinitrate
9. Nitroglycerin
10. Trimethaphan

This classification allows for a structured approach to treating hypertension based on individual patient needs and comorbid conditions.
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