Q:
Do you know the best medicines for hypertension?
A:
The use of medicines depends on your physical condition. Hypertension (HTN or HT), also known as high blood pressure (HBP) or arterial hypertension, is a kind of long-term medical condition in which blood pressure in the arteries is continuously elevated. Many people take medicines to lower their blood pressure.
Followings are some medicines you may take:
Calcium Channel Blockers:
- Nicardipine (Cardene)
- Nifedipine (Adalat, Procardia)
- Nisoldipine (Sular)
- Felodipine (Plendil)
- Isradipine (DynaCirc)
- Verapamil (Calan, Covera, Isoptin, Verelan)
Central Agonists:
- Guanfacine (Tenex)
- Methyldopa (Aldomet)
- Clonidine (Catapres)
- Guanabenz (Wytensin)
Peripheral Adrenergic Blockers:
- Guanethidine (Ismelin)
- Reserpine (Serpasil)
- Guanadrel (Hylorel)
Angiotensin II receptor blockers:
- Irbesartan (Avapro)
- Losartan (Cozaar)
- Telmisartan (Micardis)
- Valsartan (Diovan)
- Candesartan (Atacand)
- Eprosartan (Teveten)
Diuretics:
- Chlorothiazide (Diuril)
- Furosemide (Lasix)
- Amiloride (Midamor)
- Bumetanide (Bumex)
- Chlorthalidone (Hygroton)
- Hydrochlorothiazide or HCTZ (Esidrix, Hydrodiuril, Microzide)
Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors:
- Fosinopril (Monopril)
- Lisinopril (Prinivil, Zestril)
- Moexipril (Univasc)
- Perindopril (Aceon)
- Quinapril (Accupril)
- Benazepril (Lotensin)
- Captopril (Capoten)
- Enalapril (Vasotec)
Beta-Blockers:
- Carteolol (Cartrol)
- Metoprolol (Lopressor, Toprol XL)
- Nadolol (Corgard)
- Acebutolol (Sectral)
- Atenolol (Tenormin)
- Betaxolol (Kerlone)
- Bisoprolol (Zebeta)
You should consult your doctor for the use of medicines for hypertension.
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