Archive for the 'Blood Pressure' Category

Toprol XL

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01 23rd, 2008

Toprol XLToprol XL (Metoprolol) is used for treating high blood pressure, chest pain.

Drug Uses

Toprol XL is used for treating high blood pressure, alone or with other medicines; long-term treatment of chest pain; and reducing the risk of death because of heart problems in patients who have had a heart attack. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
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Vasodilan

Author: admin
01 22nd, 2008

VasodilanVasodilan (Isoxsuprine) helps to widen blood vessels so blood flows better.

Drug Uses

This medication helps to widen blood vessels so blood flows better. It is used in Raynaud’s disease and other blood vessels disorders to improve blood flow.

How Taken

The dose of vasodilan will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor’s orders or the directions on the label . The following information includes only the average doses of isoxsuprine. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.
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Zocor

Author: admin
01 13th, 2008

ZocorZocor (Simvastatin) is a cholesterol- lowering medicine.

Drug Uses

High blood cholesterol is first treated with exercise, weight loss, and a diet low in cholesterol and saturated fats. When these measures fail, cholesterol-lowering medications such as simvastatin can be added. The National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP) has published treatment guidelines for use of these medications. These treatment guidelines take into account the level of LDL cholesterol as well as the presence of other risk factors such as diabetes, hypertension, cigarette smoking, low HDL cholesterol level, and family history of early coronary heart disease. The effectiveness of the medication in lowering cholesterol is dose related. Blood cholesterol determinations are performed in regular intervals during treatment so that dosage adjustments can be made.
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Zestril (Lisinopril)

Author: admin
01 8th, 2008

Zestril (Lisinopril)Zestril (Lisinopril) is an angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor used to treat high blood pressure. It may also be used with other medicine to treat congestive heart disease or to improve survival in some patients after a heart attack. This medicine may be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.
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Zestoretic (Lisinopril + Hydrochlorothiazide)Zestoretic (Lisinopril / Hydrochlorothiazide) is an angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor and thiazide diuretic combination used to treat high blood pressure. It may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.
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Zebeta (Bisoprolol)

Author: admin
01 8th, 2008

Zebeta (Bisoprolol)Zebeta (Bisoprolol) is a beta blocker used to treat high blood pressure. It may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.
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Verapamil (Arpamyl)

Author: admin
01 8th, 2008

Verapamil (Arpamyl)Verapamil is a calcium channel blocker used to treat angina (chest pain) or high blood pressure. It is also used to treat and prevent a rapid heart rate. It may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.
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Vasotec (Enalapril)

Author: admin
01 8th, 2008

Vasotec (Enalapril)Vasotec (Enalapril) is an ace inhibitor used to treat high blood pressure. It may also be used to treat congestive heart disease and other conditions as determined by your doctor.
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Tritace (Ramipril)

Author: admin
01 8th, 2008

Tritace (Ramipril)Tritace (Ramipril) belongs to ACE inhibitors is used to treat high blood pressure.
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Toprol (Metoprolol)

Author: admin
01 8th, 2008

Toprol (Metoprolol)Toprol (Metoprolol) is a beta blocker used to treat high blood pressure, angina pectoris (chest pain), and congestive heart failure.
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