According to the WHO, a blood pressure of 140/90 mm Hg or higher is considered hypertension. More than 1.4 billion people worldwide are affected by it. Millions of people in India also struggle with high blood pressure.

High blood pressure, or hypertension, is called a silent killer because, without causing any symptoms, it increases the risk of serious diseases like heart attack, stroke, and kidney disease. Until now, daily medication has been considered essential for its treatment, but new research is raising hopes that in the future, just two injections could effectively control blood pressure. So, let's now tell you which injections will provide immediate relief if high blood pressure is bothering you.

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According to the WHO, a blood pressure of 140/90 mm Hg or higher is considered hypertension. More than 1.4 billion people worldwide are affected by it. Millions of people in India also suffer from high blood pressure, but very few have their blood pressure under proper control.

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Meanwhile, according to a report published in the medical journal The Lancet, long-acting drugs for high blood pressure are in late-stage clinical trials. If successful, this trial could transform the treatment of hypertension.

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Among these drugs, the most talked-about drug is Gilebesiran, developed jointly by Roche and Alnylam Pharmaceuticals. It can be given as an injection twice a year.

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Let us tell you that this injection uses RNA technology. It reduces the production of a protein called angiotensinogen in the liver, which plays a key role in increasing blood pressure. One injection of this drug is effective for about 6 months.

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Trials of this drug have shown a long-term reduction in systolic blood pressure. The drug is currently in Phase 3 trials.

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In addition, Novo Nordisk's drug ziltivekimab targets processes related to inflammation. Some research is also looking at the control of the hormone aldosterone, which affects salt and water balance in the body.

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Initial trials of these drugs have shown the injections to be safe. However, longer-term data is needed. Experts say the cost of these injections could also be a major issue, especially in countries like India.

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However, regarding this injection for high blood pressure, it is being said that currently, patients often have to take different medications for multiple ailments, leading to problems like pill fatigue and forgetfulness. However, with the introduction of this injection, all these problems may be reduced.