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Amlodipine. Amlodipine, sold under the brand name Norvasc among others, is a calcium channel blocker medication used to treat high blood pressure, coronary artery disease (CAD) [ 10] and variant angina (also called Prinzmetal angina or coronary artery vasospasm, among other names). [ 11] It is taken orally (swallowed by mouth).
Angiotensin-converting-enzyme inhibitors (ACE inhibitors) are a class of medication used primarily for the treatment of high blood pressure and heart failure. [1] [2] This class of medicine works by causing relaxation of blood vessels as well as a decrease in blood volume, which leads to lower blood pressure and decreased oxygen demand from the heart.
Bisoprolol. Bisoprolol, sold under the brand name Zebeta among others, is a beta blocker which is selective for the beta-1 receptor [ 7] and used for cardiovascular diseases, [ 7] including tachyarrhythmias, high blood pressure, angina, and heart failure. [ 7][ 8] It is taken by mouth. [ 7]
Hydrochlorothiazide. Hydrochlorothiazide, sold under the brand name Hydrodiuril among others, is a diuretic medication used to treat hypertension and swelling due to fluid build-up. [ 4] Other uses include treating diabetes insipidus and renal tubular acidosis and to decrease the risk of kidney stones in those with a high calcium level in the ...
Lisinopril is a medication belonging to the drug class of angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors and is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure), heart failure, and heart attacks. [7] For high blood pressure it is usually a first-line treatment. It is also used to prevent kidney problems in people with diabetes mellitus. [7]
Benazepril. Benazepril, sold under the brand name Lotensin among others, is a medication used to treat high blood pressure, heart failure, and diabetic kidney disease. [ 2] It is a reasonable initial treatment for high blood pressure. [ 2] It is taken by mouth. [ 2] Versions are available as the combinations benazepril/ hydrochlorothiazide and ...
Atenolol is a beta blocker medication primarily used to treat high blood pressure and heart-associated chest pain. [3] Although used to treat high blood pressure, it does not seem to improve mortality in those with the condition. [4] [5] Other uses include the prevention of migraines and treatment of certain irregular heart beats.
Enalapril. Enalapril, sold under the brand name Vasotec among others, is an ACE inhibitor medication used to treat high blood pressure, diabetic kidney disease, and heart failure. [ 5] For heart failure, it is generally used with a diuretic, such as furosemide. [ 6] It is given by mouth or by injection into a vein. [ 5]