What are the names of antihypertensive drugs?
Examples of these drugs include:
- amlodipine (Norvasc, Lotrel)
- diltiazem (Cardizem CD, Cardizem SR, Dilacor XR, Tiazac)
- felodipine (Plendil)
- isradipine (DynaCirc, DynaCirc CR)
- nicardipine (Cardene SR)
- nifedipine (Adalat CC, Procardia XL)
- nisoldipine (Sular)
- verapamil (Calan SR, Covera HS, Isoptin SR, Verelan)
What is the most common antihypertensive drug?
Prescription patterns of antihypertensive medications Hydrochlorothiazide was the most commonly prescribed monotherapy (60.24%) followed by enalapril (17.51%). The least common single antihypertensive agent used was atenolol (1.6%) (Figure 1).
What are the 4 different types of antihypertensive?
In the United States, JNC8 (2014) recommends any drug from one of the four following classes to be a good choice as either initial therapy or as an add-on treatment: thiazide-type diuretics, calcium channel blockers, ACE inhibitors, or angiotensin II receptor antagonists.
What are BP tablets?
Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors reduce blood pressure by relaxing your blood vessels.
- Common examples are enalapril, lisinopril, perindopril and ramipril.
- The most common side effect is a persistent dry cough.
- Common examples are candesartan, irbesartan, losartan, valsartan and olmesartan.
What is another name for losartan?
Losartan (Cozaar) is a medication used to lower blood pressure. It can also help protect the kidneys, so it is a good first-line option for people with both hypertension and diabetes.
What are the names of diuretics?
What Are Diuretics?
- Aldactone (spironolactone)
- Bumex (bumetanide)
- Demadex (torsemide)
- Esidrix (hydrochlorothiazide)
- Lasix (furosemide)
- Zaroxolyn (metolazone)