Category: Blood Pressure (Page 9)

General Description of Toprol XL Toprol XL is a widely prescribed medication used to treat high blood pressure, chest pain (angina), and heart failure. The active ingredient in Toprol XL is metoprolol succinate, a beta-blocker that works by blocking the action of certain natural chemicals in the body, such as adrenaline, which can affect the…

General Description of Zebeta Zebeta is a medication that belongs to a class of drugs known as beta-blockers. The generic name for Zebeta is bisoprolol, and it is commonly prescribed to treat high blood pressure (hypertension), as well as to manage various heart conditions. Zebeta works by blocking the action of certain natural chemicals in…

Short General Description of Procardia (Nifedipine) Procardia, also known as Nifedipine, is a medication commonly used to treat high blood pressure and chest pain (angina). It belongs to a class of drugs called calcium channel blockers, which work by relaxing blood vessels and increasing blood flow. Procardia is available in both immediate-release and extended-release formulations,…

Brief overview of Adalat Adalat is a brand name for the generic drug nifedipine, a calcium channel blocker used to manage high blood pressure and chest pain from angina. Nifedipine, under the brand Adalat, is effective in dilating blood vessels and reducing the workload on the heart by increasing blood flow. It falls under the…

Short general description of Esidrix: Esidrix is a diuretic medication that is commonly prescribed to treat high blood pressure and reduce excess fluid retention in the body. It is also known by its generic name, Hydrochlorothiazide. Esidrix works by increasing the production of urine, thereby helping to lower blood pressure and alleviate swelling in conditions…

Short general description of Zestril (Lisinopril) Zestril, also known by its generic name Lisinopril, is a medication classified as an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. It is commonly prescribed to treat high blood pressure, heart failure, and improve survival after a heart attack. Zestril works by relaxing blood vessels, allowing blood to flow more easily and…

Short general description of the drug Minipress (prazosin) Minipress, also known by its generic name prazosin, is a medication commonly prescribed to individuals suffering from high blood pressure or hypertension. This medication belongs to a class of drugs called alpha-blockers, which work by relaxing blood vessels to improve blood flow and reduce blood pressure levels….

General Description of Benicar Benicar is a medication used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). It belongs to a class of drugs known as angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs). Benicar works by blocking the action of angiotensin II, a hormone that constricts blood vessels, leading to increased blood pressure. Some common brand names for Benicar…

General Description of Clonidine Clonidine is a medication primarily used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) by decreasing the heart rate and relaxing blood vessels. It belongs to a class of drugs known as centrally acting alpha-agonists. Clonidine works by stimulating alpha-adrenergic receptors in the brain, which results in reduced sympathetic outflow from the central…

General Description of Coreg Coreg, also known by its generic name Carvedilol, is a medication classified as a beta-blocker used to treat various heart conditions. It works by blocking receptors in the body, specifically beta-1 and beta-2 receptors, leading to a decrease in heart rate and blood pressure. Pharmacological Actions of Coreg Blocks beta-1 receptors…