High Blood Pressure Topic Guide - Medications and VitaminsMedications:
Amlodipine And ValsartanAmlodipine is a calcium channel blocker. It works by relaxing the muscles of your heart and blood vessels...learn more »
Amlodipine And AtorvastatinAtorvastatin is in a group of drugs called HMG CoA reductase inhibitors, or "statins." Amlodipine and atorvastatin reduces levels of "bad" cholesterol (low-d...learn more »
Hydrochlorothiazide And QuinaprilHydrochlorothiazide is a thiazide diuretic (water pill) that helps prevent your body from absorbing too much salt, which can cause fluid retention...learn more »
PerindoprilPerindopril is in a group of drugs called ACE inhibitors. ACE stands for angiotensin converting enzyme...learn more »
TelmisartanTelmisartan is an angiotensin II receptor antagonist. Telmisartan keeps blood vessels from narrowing, which lowers blood pressure and improves blood flow......learn more »
CandesartanCandesartan is an angiotensin II receptor antagonist. Candesartan keeps blood vessels from narrowing, which lowers blood pressure and improves blood flow......learn more »
Clonidine (transdermal)Clonidine lowers blood pressure by decreasing the levels of certain chemicals in your blood. This allows your blood vessels to relax and your heart to beat m...learn more »
Hydrochlorothiazide And IrbesartanHydrochlorothiazide is a thiazide diuretic (water pill) that helps prevent your body from absorbing too much salt, which can cause fluid retention...learn more »
IrbesartanIrbesartan is in a group of drugs called angiotensin II receptor antagonists. Irbesartan keeps blood vessels from narrowing, which lowers blood pressure and ...learn more »
Hydrochlorothiazide And MoexiprilHydrochlorothiazide is a thiazide diuretic (water pill) that helps prevent your body from absorbing too much salt, which can cause fluid retention...learn more »
ValsartanValsartan is an angiotensin II receptor antagonist. Valsartan keeps blood vessels from narrowing, which lowers blood pressure and improves blood flow...learn more »
Trandolapril And VerapamilTrandolapril is an ACE inhibitor. ACE stands for angiotensin converting enzyme...learn more »
TrandolaprilTrandolapril is an ACE inhibitor. ACE stands for angiotensin converting enzyme...learn more »
CarvedilolCarvedilol is in a group of drugs called beta-blockers. Beta-blockers affect the heart and circulation (blood flow through arteries and veins)...learn more »
Hydrochlorothiazide And LosartanHydrochlorothiazide is a thiazide diuretic (water pill) that helps prevent your body from absorbing too much salt, which can cause fluid retention...learn more »
Amlodipine And BenazeprilAmlodipine is in a group of drugs called calcium channel blockers. Amlodipine relaxes (widens) blood vessels and improves blood flow...learn more »
LosartanLosartan is in a group of drugs called angiotensin II receptor antagonists. Losartan keeps blood vessels from narrowing, which lowers blood pressure and impr...learn more »
Hydrochlorothiazide And BisoprololHydrochlorothiazide is a thiazide diuretic (water pill) that helps prevent your body from absorbing too much salt, which can cause fluid retention...learn more »
Hydrochlorothiazide And EnalaprilHydrochlorothiazide is a thiazide diuretic (water pill) that helps prevent your body from absorbing too much salt, which can cause fluid retention...learn more »
Hydrochlorothiazide And CaptoprilHydrochlorothiazide is a thiazide diuretic (water pill) that helps prevent your body from absorbing too much salt, which can cause fluid retention...learn more »
Hydrochlorothiazide And LisinoprilHydrochlorothiazide is a thiazide diuretic (water pill) that helps prevent your body from absorbing too much salt, which can cause fluid retention...learn more »
Hydrochlorothiazide And BenazeprilHydrochlorothiazide is a thiazide diuretic (water pill) that helps prevent your body from absorbing too much salt, which can cause fluid retention...learn more »
Hydrochlorothiazide And TriamtereneHydrochlorothiazide is a thiazide diuretic (water pill) that helps prevent your body from absorbing too much salt, which can cause fluid retention...learn more »
LisinoprilLisinopril is in a group of drugs called ACE inhibitors. ACE stands for angiotensin converting enzyme...learn more »
BenazeprilBenazepril is in a group of drugs called ACE inhibitors. ACE stands for angiotensin converting enzyme...learn more »
DoxazosinDoxazosin is in a group of drugs called alpha-adrenergic (AL-fa ad-ren-ER-jik) blockers. Doxazosin relaxes your veins and arteries so that blood can more eas...learn more »
BisoprololBisoprolol is in a group of drugs called beta-blockers. Beta-blockers affect the heart and circulation (blood flow through arteries and veins)...learn more »
AmlodipineAmlodipine is in a group of drugs called calcium channel blockers. Amlodipine relaxes (widens) blood vessels and improves blood flow...learn more »
TerazosinTerazosin is in a group of drugs called alpha-adrenergic (AL-fa ad-ren-ER-jik) blockers. Terazosin relaxes your veins and arteries so that blood can more eas...learn more »
QuinaprilQuinapril is in a group of drugs called ACE inhibitors. ACE stands for angiotensin converting enzyme...learn more »
NicardipineNicardipine is in a class of drugs called calcium channel blockers. Nicardipine relaxes (widens) your blood vessels, which makes it easier for the heart to p...learn more »
MetolazoneMetolazone is a thiazide diuretic (water pill) that helps prevent your body from absorbing too much salt, which can cause fluid retention...learn more »
HydrochlorothiazideHydrochlorothiazide is a thiazide diuretic (water pill) that helps prevent your body from absorbing too much salt, which can cause fluid retention...learn more »
FosinoprilFosinopril is in a group of drugs called ACE inhibitors. ACE stands for angiotensin converting enzyme...learn more »
FelodipineFelodipine is in a group of drugs called calcium channel blockers. It works by relaxing the muscles of your heart and blood vessels...learn more »
ChlorthalidoneChlorthalidone is a thiazide diuretic (water pill) that helps prevent your body from absorbing too much salt, which can cause fluid retention...learn more »
TimololTimolol is in a group of drugs called beta-blockers. Beta-blockers affect the heart and circulation (blood flow through arteries and veins)...learn more »
NitroprussideNitroprusside is a vasodilator that works by relaxing the muscles in your blood vessels to help them dilate (widen). This lowers blood pressure and allows bl...learn more »
MetoprololMetoprolol is in a group of drugs called beta-blockers. Beta-blockers affect the heart and circulation (blood flow through arteries and veins)...learn more »
HydralazineHydralazine is a vasodilator that works by relaxing the muscles in your blood vessels to help them dilate (widen). This lowers blood pressure and allows bloo...learn more »
FurosemideFurosemide is a loop diuretic (water pill) that prevents your body from absorbing too much salt, allowing the salt to instead be passed in your urine...learn more »
NifedipineNifedipine is in a group of drugs called calcium channel blockers. It works by relaxing the muscles of your heart and blood vessels...learn more »
Verapamil (oral)Verapamil is in a group of drugs called calcium channel blockers. It works by relaxing the muscles of your heart and blood vessels...learn more »
DiltiazemDiltiazem is in a group of drugs called calcium channel blockers. It works by relaxing the muscles of your heart and blood vessels...learn more »
Clonidine (oral)Clonidine lowers blood pressure by decreasing the levels of certain chemicals in your blood. This allows your blood vessels to relax and your heart to beat m...learn more »
EnalaprilEnalapril is in a group of drugs called ACE inhibitors. ACE stands for angiotensin converting enzyme...learn more »
CaptoprilCaptopril is an ACE inhibitor. ACE stands for angiotensin converting enzyme...learn more »
AtenololAtenolol is in a group of drugs called beta-blockers. Beta-blockers affect the heart and circulation (blood flow through arteries and veins)...learn more » Vitamins and Supplements: |
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