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Hypertensive Heart Disease Learning Center
Prescribed Medications
| 1. | losartan(Cozaar ) | ||
| 2. | enalapril(Vasotec ) | ||
| 3. | captopril(Capoten ) | ||
| 4. | lisinopril(Zestril , Prinivil) | ||
| 5. | spironolactone(Aldactone ) | ||
| 6. | ramipril(Altace ) | ||
| 7. | amlodipine(Norvasc ) | ||
| 8. | valsartan(Diovan ) | ||
| 9. | candesartan(Atacand ) | ||
| 10. | hydrochlorothiazide(HydroDIURIL , others...) | ||
| 11. | diltiazem(Cardizem , others...) | ||
| 12. | hydralazine(Apresoline ) | ||
| 13. | trandolapril(Mavik ) | ||
| 14. | quinapril(Accupril ) | ||
| 15. | fosinopril(Monopril ) | ||
| 16. | chlorthalidone(Hygroton , Thalitone) | ||
| 17. | benazepril(Lotensin ) | ||
| 18. | potassium chloride(Kato , others...) | ||
| 19. | olmesartan(Benicar ) | ||
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LOSARTAN (loe SAR tan) is used to treat high blood pressure and to reduce the risk of stroke in certain patients. This drug also slows the progression of kidney disease in patients with diabetes.
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Angiotensin II receptor (AT 1 ) antagonist.
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ENALAPRIL (e NAL a pril) is an ACE inhibitor. This medicine is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
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ENALAPRIL (e NAL a pril) is an ACE inhibitor. This medicine is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
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Nonsulfhydryl ACE inhibitor.
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CAPTOPRIL (KAP toe pril) is an ACE inhibitor. This medicine is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. It is used to treat heart damage after a heart attack. It can also slow the progression of kidney disease in diabetic patients.
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Sulfhydryl ACE inhibitor.
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LISINOPRIL (lyse IN oh pril) is an ACE inhibitor. This medicine is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. It is also used to protect the heart immediately after a heart attack.
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Non-sulfhydryl ACE inhibitor.
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SPIRONOLACTONE (speer on oh LAK tone) is a diuretic. It helps you make more urine and to lose excess water from your body. This medicine is used to treat high blood pressure, and edema or swelling from heart, kidney, or liver disease. It is also u...
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Aldosterone antagonist; a potassium-sparing diuretic.
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RAMIPRIL (ra MI pril) is an ACE inhibitor. This medicine is used to prevent a heart attack, stroke, or other vascular event in people who are at high risk. It is also used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure after a heart attack.
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Nonsulfhydryl ACE inhibitor.
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AMLODIPINE (am LOE di peen) is a calcium-channel blocker. It affects the amount of calcium found in your heart and muscle cells. This relaxes your blood vessels, which can reduce the amount of work the heart has to do. This medicine is used to low...
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Calcium-channel blocking agent; a dihydropyridine derivative with an intrinsically long duration of action.
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VALSARTAN (val SAR tan) is used to treat high blood pressure. This drug is also used to treat patients with heart failure and patients who have had a heart attack.
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Valsartan is an angiotensin II type 1 (AT 1 ) receptor antagonist.
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CANDESARTAN (kan des AR tan) is used to treat high blood pressure in children and adults. This drug is also used to treat adults with heart failure.
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Angiotensin II receptor (AT 1 ) antagonist.
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HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE (hye droe klor oh THYE a zide) is a diuretic. It increases the amount of urine passed, which causes the body to lose salt and water. This medicine is used to treat high blood pressure. It is also reduces the swelling and water ...
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Thiazide diuretic and antihypertensive agent.
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DILTIAZEM (dil TYE a zem) is a calcium-channel blocker. It affects the amount of calcium found in your heart and muscle cells. This relaxes your blood vessels, which can reduce the amount of work the heart has to do. This medicine is used to treat...
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DILTIAZEM (dil TYE a zem) is a calcium-channel blocker. It affects the amount of calcium found in your heart and muscle cells. This relaxes your blood vessels, which can reduce the amount of work the heart has to do. This medicine is used to treat...
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DILTIAZEM (dil TYE a zem) is a calcium-channel blocker. It affects the amount of calcium found in your heart and muscle cells. This relaxes your blood vessels, which can reduce the amount of work the heart has to do. This medicine is used to treat...
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Calcium-channel blocking agent; nondihydropyridine-derivative.
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HYDRALAZINE (hye DRAL a zeen) is a type of vasodilator. It relaxes blood vessels, increasing the blood and oxygen supply to your heart. This medicine is used to treat high blood pressure.
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HYDRALAZINE (hye DRAL a zeen) is a type of vasodilator. It relaxes blood vessels, increasing the blood and oxygen supply to your heart. This medicine is used to treat high blood pressure.
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Vasodilating agent.
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TRANDOLAPRIL (tran DOLE a pril) is an ACE inhibitor. This medicine is used to treat high blood pressure. It is also used to treat patients who have heart failure following a heart attack.
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Nonsulfhydryl ACE inhibitor.
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QUINAPRIL (KWIN a pril) is an ACE inhibitor. This medicine is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
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Nonsulfhydryl ACE inhibitor.
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FOSINOPRIL (foe SIN oh pril) is an ACE inhibitor. This medicine is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
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Nonsulfhydryl ACE inhibitor.
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CHLORTHALIDONE (klor THAL i done) is a diuretic. It increases the amount of urine passed, which causes the body to lose salt and water. This medicine is used to treat high blood pressure and edema or water retention.
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Diuretic and antihypertensive agent, structurally and pharmacologically similar to thiazides.
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BENAZEPRIL (ben AY ze pril) is an ACE inhibitor. This medicine is used to treat high blood pressure.
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Non-sulfhydryl ACE inhibitor.
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POTASSIUM (poe TASS i um) is a natural salt that is important for the heart, muscles, and nerves. It is found in many foods and is normally supplied by a well balanced diet. This medicine is used to treat low potassium.
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POTASSIUM (poe TASS i um) is a natural salt that is important for the heart, muscles, and nerves. It is found in many foods and is normally supplied by a well balanced diet. This medicine is used to treat low potassium.
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POTASSIUM (poe TASS i um) is a natural salt that is important for the heart, muscles, and nerves. It is found in many foods and is normally supplied by a well balanced diet. This medicine is used to treat low potassium.
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This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Olmesartan is an angiotensin II type 1 (AT 1 ) receptor antagonist.
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ATENOLOL (a TEN oh lole) is a beta-blocker. Beta-blockers reduce the workload on the heart and help it to beat more regularly. This medicine is used to treat high blood pressure and to prevent chest pain. It is also used to protect the heart durin...
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ATENOLOL (a TEN oh lole) is a beta-blocker. Beta-blockers reduce the workload on the heart and help it to beat more regularly. This medicine is used to treat high blood pressure and to prevent chest pain. It is also used to protect the heart durin...
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Management of hypertension; used alone or in combination with other classes of antihypertensive agents.
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