There are a variety of high blood pressure medication types and classes, for example, diuretics, beta-blockers, ACE inhibitors, ARBs, calcium channel blockers; and brand names like Clonidine, Tekturna, and Minoxidil. Side effects depend upon the specific
Angiotensin II is a very potent chemical produced by the body that primarily circulates in the blood. It causes the muscles surrounding blood vessels to contract, thereby narrowing the vessels. The narrowing of the vessels increases the pressure within the vessels causing increases in blood pressure...
Thiazide-diuretics, calcium channel blockers, angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors, and angiotensin receptor blockers are considered as first-line medications for hypertension. Although these medications may be used alone or in combination, ACE inhibitors and ARBs are not recommended to be used in ...
Hypertension may not produce any symptoms, even if you have had it for years. That’s why it is sometimes referred to as a "silent killer." It’s estimated that 1 out of every 5 people with high blood pressure aren’t aware that they have this major risk factor for strokes and heart...
Two reviewers rated the prescription compliance of beta blockers (BB), angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEI) or angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB II) and spironolactone as recommended by the 2005 AHA guideline for heart failure - Update 2009. Indications and contraindications of each ...
(Mavik) ANGIOTENSIN II RECEPTOR ANTAGONISTS (ARBS) AND COMBINATIONS amlodipine-valsartan- hydrochlorothiazide tab 5-160-12.5 mg (Exforge hct) amlodipine-valsartan- hydrochlorothiazide tab 5-160-25 mg (Exforge hct) amlodipine-valsartan- hydrochlorothiazide tab 10-160-12.5 mg (Exforge hct) amlodipine-...