Hypertension Articles A-Z
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Benazepril-Amlodipine (Lotrel)
This eMedTV segment explains that the recommended benazepril-amlodipine dosage for people with high blood pressure will vary between 2.5 mg/10 mg and 10 mg/40 mg once a day. This resource also covers general benazepril-amlodipine dosing guidelines.
Benazepril-Hydrochlorothiazide
Benazepril-hydrochlorothiazide is a prescription drug that is used to lower high blood pressure in adults. This eMedTV article offers an overview of how benazepril-hydrochlorothiazide works, its potential side effects, and dosing guidelines.
Benazepril-Hydrochlorothiazide Dosing
This portion of the eMedTV library explains that the recommended dosage of benazepril-hydrochlorothiazide for people with high blood pressure will vary between 5 mg/6.25 mg and 20 mg/25 mg once a day. This page also covers general dosing guidelines.
Calan SR, a prescription drug used to treat high blood pressure, works by relaxing the blood vessels. This eMedTV article provides an overview of Calan SR, offering information on how the drug works, its side effects, and tips for taking the drug.
The recommended starting Calan SR dosage is 180 mg once a day in the morning. This eMedTV page explains how your healthcare provider will determine your Calan SR dosage, explores general dosing guidelines, and offers tips for taking the drug.
This eMedTV article highlights the possible Calan SR drug interactions that can occur with certain medications, such as aspirin, lithium, and digoxin. These interactions can change the way the body metabolizes the drugs and possibly lead to problems.
Calan SR Medication Information
One of the many medicines used to treat high blood pressure is Calan SR. Medication information covered on this eMedTV Web page includes its possible interactions, warnings, precautions, and side effects.
The most common side effects of Calan SR include constipation, dizziness, and nausea. This eMedTV segment highlights both common and rare Calan SR side effects, as well as more serious side effects that may need immediate medical attention.
Calan SR is used for controlling high blood pressure in adults. This part of the eMedTV archives takes an in-depth look at other Calan SR uses, including its off-label uses to treat conditions such as chest pain, migraine headaches, and arrhythmias.
Calan SR Warnings and Precautions
This eMedTV page takes an in-depth look at several Calan SR warnings and precautions, such as drug interactions or taking the medication while pregnant. This resource also describes a number of situations in which Calan SR should not be taken.
Candesartan-Hydrochlorothiazide
A healthcare provider can prescribe candesartan-hydrochlorothiazide to help lower blood pressure in adults. This eMedTV segment outlines how candesartan-hydrochlorothiazide works, its potential side effects, and dosing guidelines.
Cardene SR is a prescription medicine that is used for the treatment of high blood pressure. This eMedTV article offers dosing information on Cardene SR, describes the effects of the drug, and explains what you should know before taking the drug.
For treating high blood pressure with Cardene SR, the recommended starting dose is 30 mg twice daily. This eMedTV resource provides other Cardene SR dosage information, including a list of precautions and tips for taking the medication.
This eMedTV Web page look at Cardene SR, a medicine approved for treating high blood pressure. Information includes dosing, side effects, interactions, warnings, and precautions.
Medications that may cause Cardene SR drug interactions are cyclosporine and cimetidine. This eMedTV page explains how these drug interactions with Cardene SR can alter the amount of the medicines in your blood and increase your risk of side effects.
Some of the most common Cardene SR side effects include hot flashes, swelling, and heart palpitations. This eMedTV page describes common and rare side effects of Cardene SR, as well as which side effects may require immediate medical care.
Cardene SR is used for treating high blood pressure in adults. This selection from the eMedTV Web site explains how the medication works, discusses whether it is approved for use in children, and lists possible "off-label" Cardene SR uses.
Cardene SR Warnings and Precautions
Cardene SR may cause low blood pressure and can make congestive heart failure worse. This part of the eMedTV archives takes an in-depth look at other Cardene SR warnings and precautions, including information on who should not use the medication.
Cardizem LA is a drug that is used to treat chest pain and control high blood pressure. This eMedTV segment explains what you should know before using Cardizem LA, offers dosing information for the drug, and lists side effects that may occur.
It may not be safe for women to breastfeed while taking Cardizem LA. This eMedTV article contains more information on Cardizem LA and breastfeeding, and explains whether the medication passes through breast milk in humans.
Depression is a potential side effect of Cardizem LA. This eMedTV page offers a more in-depth look at Cardizem LA and depression, including information on how common this side effect is and what your doctor may recommend if depression does occur.
It is possible to experience a dry mouth while taking Cardizem LA. This segment from the eMedTV archives discusses the link between Cardizem LA and dry mouth in more detail and provides a list of suggestions that may provide relief.
In clinical studies, impotence was reported in less than 1 percent of men taking Cardizem LA. This eMedTV article offers more information on Cardizem LA and impotence, and describes the treatment options your doctor may recommend if impotence occurs.
At this time, it is not known whether using Cardizem LA during pregnancy is safe for the fetus. This eMedTV page offers more information on Cardizem LA and pregnancy, and describes the potential problems that may occur to a fetus exposed to the drug.
The usual starting Cardizem LA dose for treating chest pain is 180 mg once daily. This part of the eMedTV archives also provides Cardizem LA dosing recommendations for the treatment of high blood pressure and offers tips for those taking the drug.
Buspirone, rifampin, and quinidine are some of the drugs that may interact with Cardizem LA. This eMedTV article provides a more detailed list of medicines that may cause negative Cardizem drug interactions and describes the potential effects.
Lightheadedness, dizziness, and fainting are possible signs of a Cardizem LA overdose. This eMedTV Web page describes the effects that may occur as a result of an overdose of Cardizem LA. The treatment options available are also listed.
Common Cardizem LA side effects may include sinus congestion, rash, and fatigue. This page on the eMedTV Web site lists other possible side effects of the drug, including potentially serious ones that should be reported to a doctor right away.
Cardizem LA is used for relieving chest pain and lowering blood pressure. This eMedTV Web page discusses these Cardizem LA uses in more detail, explains whether the drug is approved for children, and also lists off-label uses of the medication.
Cardizem LA Warnings and Precautions
Cardizem LA can decrease the heart rate, which may be dangerous for people with an arrhythmia. This eMedTV article describes other side effects that may occur with Cardizem LA. Warnings and precautions on who should not use the drug are also listed.
For those taking Cardizem LA, weight gain is a possible side effect. This page from the eMedTV Web site explains how many people gained weight while taking Cardizem LA in clinical studies and offers suggestions for helping with weight loss.
Some possible causes of hypertension include Cushing's, sleep apnea, and birth control pills. This eMedTV page explores hypertension causes, including risk factors, which, while not a cause, can increase the chances of developing hypertension.
Demadex is a prescription drug that is approved to control high blood pressure and treat fluid retention. This eMedTV article explains how Demadex works and outlines detailed information on its uses, possible side effects, and tips on taking the drug.
If Demadex is causing bothersome side effects or is not treating your condition, there are alternatives. This eMedTV page explains Demadex alternatives for treating high blood pressure or water retention, such as other medicines or lifestyle changes.
It is not known if Demadex is passed through breast milk. This portion of the eMedTV archives explains that no research has been conducted on Demadex and breastfeeding, and also summarizes what you should discuss with your healthcare provider.
This eMedTV page explains that during animal studies of Demadex and pregnancy, the drug did not appear to harm the fetus. However, healthcare providers do not generally recommend using the medication to treat high blood pressure during pregnancy.
The recommended starting Demadex dosage for treating high blood pressure is 5 mg once daily. This page on the eMedTV Web site also contains Demadex dosing suggestions for the treatment of water retention and offers tips on taking the medication.
This eMedTV resource examines some of the drug interactions with Demadex and other medications, such as certain antibiotics, lithium, or other blood pressure medicines. This page also explains how these interactions can potentially lead to problems.
It is possible to take too much Demadex. This eMedTV segment outlines some of the possible symptoms of a Demadex overdose, such as weakness, nausea, or vomiting. This page also highlights some of the treatment options that are available.
Common Demadex side effects include a runny nose, weakness, and diarrhea. This section of the eMedTV library also lists side effects that should be reported to a doctor immediately, including yellowing of the skin, vomiting, and fainting spells.
Demadex uses include the treatment of high blood pressure and water retention. This portion of the eMedTV archives describes these uses in more detail and explains how Demadex works to decrease blood volume by removing water and salt from the blood.
Demadex Warnings and Precautions
This section of the eMedTV site offers several Demadex warnings and precautions, such as possible side effects to look out for (including extremely low blood pressure and ringing in the ears). This page also describes who should not take the drug.
A healthcare provider may prescribe Demadex to control high blood pressure or treat fluid retention. This eMedTV resource explores some potential side effects of Demadex and also offers dosing information. Demedex is a common misspelling of Demadex.
Demadex is a prescription drug that is used to treat high blood pressure and fluid retention. This eMedTV page explains how Demadex works and covers some of the factors that will determine your dosage. Demidex is a common misspelling of Demadex.
