Question
Pharmacology Question on Pharmacology of cardiovascular system
A chronic smoker was on nicotine replacement therapy and clonidine tablets for smokingde-addiction. He stopped taking clonidine tablets and now presents with a headache. What is the reason behind this condition?
A
Postural hypotension
B
Receptor upregulation
C
Rebound hypertension
D
Receptor hypersensitivity
Answer
Rebound hypertension
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (C): Receptor upregulation