Hypertension Articles A-Z
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Drug Interactions With Valsartan and Hydrochlorothiazide
Insulin and NSAIDs are among the drugs that can potentially interact with valsartan and hydrochlorothiazide. This eMedTV Web page warns that drug interactions with valsartan and hydrochlorothiazide can change how your body metabolizes the drugs.
Dynacirc is a blood pressure medication that is available by prescription. This eMedTV page describes how Dynacirc works to lower blood pressure, lists possible side effects that may occur with treatment, and offers dosing information for the drug.
Breastfeeding women are generally advised to avoid taking Dynacirc (isradipine). As this eMedTV segment explains, since no studies have been conducted on Dynacirc and breastfeeding, it is not known if the drug passes through breast milk.
In clinical studies, dry mouth was reported as a rare side effect of Dynacirc (isradipine). This segment of the eMedTV library contains more information on Dynacirc and dry mouth, and includes a list of helpful tips that may provide relief.
Impotence appears to be a rare but possible side effect of Dynacirc (isradipine). This eMedTV resource provides a more in-depth look at Dynacirc and impotence, and explains what you should do if impotence occurs during high blood pressure treatment.
At this time, the full risks of using Dynacirc (isradipine) during pregnancy are not known. This eMedTV article further discusses Dynacirc and pregnancy, and describes the problems that occurred when the drug was given to pregnant rats and rabbits.
Dynacirc capsules are used to treat high blood pressure. This eMedTV presentation looks at the drug, including drug interactions, warnings, precautions, side effects, and dosing.
The maximum Dynacirc dosage for high blood pressure control is 5 mg once daily. As this part of the eMedTV Web site explains, Dynacirc dosing usually starts at 2.5 mg twice daily, but the dosage can be increased or decreased as needed.
Cimetidine, imatinib, and nefazodone are medications that may cause drug interactions with Dynacirc. This eMedTV page provides a more complete list of medicines that can cause negative Dynacirc drug interactions and describes the possible effects.
Lightheadedness, dizziness, and fainting are some of the possible signs of a Dynacirc overdose. This eMedTV Web page describes other possible effects of a Dynacirc (isradipine) overdose and lists the various treatment options that are available.
Common Dynacirc side effects may include nausea, dizziness, and fatigue. This page from the eMedTV Web site also lists rare but possible side effects of the drug, as well as potentially serious problems that may require immediate medical attention.
Dynacirc is primarily used for controlling high blood pressure in adults. This article from the eMedTV Web site explains how the prescription medicine works to lower blood pressure and discusses possible off-label Dynacirc uses.
Dynacirc Warnings and Precautions
Dynacirc may cause low blood pressure in some people. This eMedTV Web page explains what other side effects or complications may occur with the use of Dynacirc. Warnings and precautions on who should not take the drug are also included.
Essential hypertension risks that can be controlled include having diabetes, being physically inactive, and consuming too much salt. This eMedTV article discusses these and other essential hypertension risks.
Fosinopril Sodium-Hydrochlorothiazide
Fosinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide
This eMedTV article talks about fosinopril-hydrochlorothiazide, a drug that is prescribed to lower high blood pressure in adults. This page also describes potential side effects of this drug, as well as general dosing guidelines.
Fosinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide Dosing
This eMedTV segment explains that the recommended starting dose of fosinopril-hydrochlorothiazide varies between 10 mg/12.5 mg and 20 mg/12.5 mg once a day. This article also covers general guidelines for fosinopril-hydrochlorothiazide dosing.
Fosinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide Uses
As this portion of the eMedTV archives explains, fosinopril-hydrochlorothiazide uses include lowering high blood pressure in adults. This article explores how the medication works to relax the blood vessels and reduce blood volume.
Furosemide is a prescription medicine approved to control high blood pressure and treat fluid retention. This eMedTV page explains how furosemide works and lists potential side effects of the drug. Frusemide is a common misspelling of furosemide.
If you have high blood pressure or fluid retention, your doctor may prescribe the diuretic furosemide. This eMedTV segment explains how furosemide works and describes the effects of the medicine. Furosemid is a common misspelling of furosemide.
Furosemide is a prescription drug licensed to treat fluid retention and control high blood pressure. This eMedTV resource offers a more in-depth look at how furosemide works, potential side effects, and information on when and how to take the drug.
The recommended starting furosemide dosage for treating high blood pressure is 40 mg twice daily. This eMedTV Web site also contains furosemide dosing suggestions for the treatment of water retention and discusses furosemide use in children.
Some of the common furosemide side effects can include fever, headaches, and vision changes. This eMedTV page lists several other possible side effects. Furosemide side affects is a common misspelling and variation of side effects of furosemide.
Furosemide is a diuretic often prescribed to treat fluid retention or high blood pressure. This eMedTV page explains how the drug works for these conditions and lists some of its possible side effects. Furosimide is a common misspelling of furosemide.
Furosemide is a prescription drug licensed to treat fluid retention and high blood pressure. This eMedTV resource discusses these furosemide uses in more detail and explains how the drug works. Furosomide is a common misspelling of furosemide.
There is currently no generic Aceon available on the market. This page of the eMedTV Web site discusses when a generic version will become available and explains the potential dangers of purchasing alleged generic products on the Internet.
This page on the eMedTV Web site offers a general overview of generic benazepril, which is sold under the name Benazepril HCL tablets. This page lists several companies that manufacture the drug, as well as a few of its available strengths.
This eMedTV article offers an overview of generic benazepril-amlodipine. As this page explains, the generic medicine has been given an "AB" rating by the FDA (meaning that it should be equivalent to brand-name Lotrel).
Generic Benazepril-Hydrochlorothiazide
This eMedTV page explains that generic benazepril-hydrochlorothiazide is currently available under the name Benazepril Hydrochloride and Hydrochlorothiazide tablets. This page also lists some of the companies that make the drug.
Generic Calan SR is available in three strengths and is made by several manufacturers. This portion of the eMedTV library also explains how the FDA has determined that generic Calan SR is as good as the brand-name medication.
Cardene SR is not yet available as a generic. This eMedTV page explains that March 2010 is the earliest date that a generic Cardene SR could become available. This article also warns against buying any so-called generic Cardene SR products.
Cardizem LA is not available in generic form at this time. This article from the eMedTV Web site further discusses when generic Cardizem LA could become available and briefly explains the difference between Cardizem LA and other diltiazem products.
Generic Demadex is available in a variety of strengths, including 5 mg, 10 mg, 20 mg, and 100 mg. This eMedTV resource explains that generic Demadex is available in tablet form or as an injection, and lists some of the makers of the medication.
Diuril is currently only available in generic form. As this article from the eMedTV Web site explains, generic Diuril (known as chlorothiazide) comes in 250 mg and 500 mg tablets and is manufactured by several companies.
Brand-name Dynacirc is no longer being made, but generic Dynacirc products are available. This page from the eMedTV Web site lists the strengths available for generic Dynacirc and explains which drug companies manufacture the products.
Generic HCTZ, which is sold in tablet or capsule form, comes in a variety of strengths. As this eMedTV segment explains, generic HCTZ is manufactured by a number of drug companies and is available as 15 mg capsules, 25 mg tablets, and 50 mg tablets.
This eMedTV Web page explains the various strengths of generic Isoptin SR that are currently available. This article also explains how the FDA has determined that generic Isoptin SR is equivalent to the brand-name medication.
Generic Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide
As explained on this eMedTV Web page, there is a generic lisinopril-hydrochlorothiazide medicine available called Lisinopril and Hydrochlorothiazide tablets. It comes in three strengths and is produced by several companies.
Generic Midamor is currently available in one strength -- Amiloride 5 mg tablets. This portion of the eMedTV Web site discusses generic Midamor, including information on why the brand-name version is no longer being manufactured.
Moduretic is currently available in generic form only. As this eMedTV segment explains, three companies currently manufacture it. This article also explains why the original manufacturer of brand-name Moduretic no longer makes the drug.
This portion of the eMedTV Web site explains why there is currently no generic olmesartan available. This page also explains when the generic form may become available and warns against buying any drug that claims to be a generic version.
Generic Olmesartan Medoxomil-Hydrochlorothiazide
This eMedTV article explains why there is currently no generic olmesartan medoxomil-hydrochlorothiazide for sale on the market. This article also explains why the earliest date a generic version of the drug could become available is in 2016.
There is a generic version of Plendil available on the market under the name Felodipine tablets. This eMedTV Web page lists the available strengths and explains how the FDA has determined that generic Plendil is as good as the brand-name medication.
Generic Procardia XL is sold under the names Nifedipine extended-release tablets and Nifedical XL tablets. This eMedTV Web page outlines the various strengths available and discusses how generic Procardia XL is equivalent to the brand-name drug.
This eMedTV page explains that there is no generic Tekturna HCT (aliskiren-HCTZ) product available at this time. This page explains when a generic version of the drug might become available and covers why aliskiren-HCTZ is not a generic Tekturna HCT.
As this eMedTV article explains, generic telmisartan will not be available until 2014 at the earliest. This page covers how generic drugs get approval and also offers a warning about the potentially dangerous fake generics that are available.
Generic Telmisartan/Hydrochlorothiazide
A generic telmisartan/hydrochlorothiazide will not become available until 2020, at the earliest. As this eMedTV article explains, when the patent for the drug expires in 2020, other companies may begin manufacturing generic versions of it.
