<prompt> A ACE inhibitor, B beta blocker, C calcium channel blocker, D diuretics. For elderly with hypeension antihypeensive drug of choice is ?A or DA or BA or CC or D  <response>: Ans. is d i.e., C or D Pharmacological treatment of hypeension Indications of drug therapy the British hypeension society guidelines. When sustained BP exceeds 160100 mmHg or. When BP is in the range of 140-159 90-99 mmHg and there is target organ damage or cardiovascular disease. For diabetics when BP exceeds 14090 mmHg. The optimal target is to lower BP to or below 14085 mmHg in nondiabetics and 14080 mmHg in diabetics WHO target is 13085 mmHg. Drug therapy A simple stepped ABCD regimen is used. 