Hypertension Articles A-Z

Generic Trandate

Since the patent has expired, generic Trandate is now available. This selection from the eMedTV library discusses what this medication is used for, how it works, the various strengths that are available, who makes it, and more.

Generic Trandolapril-Verapamil ER

This eMedTV article explains that it's impossible to tell when generic trandolapril-verapamil ER may become available. Drugs currently sold as "generic trandolapril-verapamil ER" could potentially be dangerous, and should not be purchased.

Generic Verelan PM

As this eMedTV article explains, there are three strengths of generic Verelan PM currently available. This resource also discusses how the FDA has determined that generic Verelan PM is as good as the brand-name medication.

Generic Zaroxolyn

Generic Zaroxolyn is available in a variety of strengths and is manufactured by several companies. This eMedTV page explains that generic Zaroxolyn is available in tablet form under the name metolazone and lists some of the makers of the medication.

Generic Ziac

Ziac (bisoprolol and hydrochlorothiazide) is currently available in generic form. This eMedTV Web page lists the various strengths that generic Ziac comes in and explains whether these products are equivalent to the brand-name version of the drug.

Gestational Hypertension

Some pregnant women may experience gestational hypertension after the twentieth week of pregnancy. As this eMedTV page explains, if the hypertension is caught early, complications affecting the organs, such as the brain, may be avoided.

HCTZ

HCTZ is a prescription drug that is licensed to treat fluid retention and control high blood pressure. This eMedTV resource offers a more in-depth look at HCTZ and its effects, potential side effects, and dosage information.

HCTZ Alternatives

HCTZ alternatives for the treatment of water retention may include other medications or lifestyle changes. This eMedTV page also discusses HCTZ alternatives for high blood pressure control, which include diet changes or other blood pressure drugs.

HCTZ Diuretic

HCTZ Dosage

The recommended starting HCTZ dosage for treating high blood pressure is 25 mg once daily. This page on the eMedTV Web site also contains HCTZ dosing suggestions for the treatment of water retention and discusses HCTZ use in children.

HCTZ Side Effects

Common HCTZ side effects include constipation, dizziness, and low blood pressure. This section of the eMedTV library also lists side effects that should be reported to a doctor immediately, including confusion, vomiting, and fainting spells.

HCTZ Uses

HCTZ uses include the treatment of high blood pressure and water retention. This part of the eMedTV archives describes these uses in more detail, explains how HCTZ works, and discusses possible off-label uses of the medication.

How Does Furosemide Work?

As this eMedTV page explains, furosemide works by increasing the amount of salt and water the kidneys remove from the blood, which is passed out through the urine. This action causes a decrease in blood volume and a corresponding drop in blood pressure.

Hpertenion

Hypertension is a condition that is commonly known as high blood pressure. This eMedTV Web page discusses the risk of hypertension and explains what you can do to control your blood pressure. Hpertenion is a common misspelling of hypertension.

Hpertension

Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is a very common condition. This eMedTV article explains why hypertension occurs and describes some of the health problems associated with it. Hpertension is a common misspelling of hypertension.

HydroDIURIL

HydroDIURIL is a drug used to treat high blood pressure and fluid retention. This eMedTV page explains the uses and effects of the medicine and discusses alternatives to it (the medication is no longer manufactured).

Hypertension

Hypertension is the medical term for high blood pressure. This eMedTV article describes this medical condition in detail, including why blood pressure matters and associated health risks.

Hypertension Causes

Some possible hypertension causes include Cushing's syndrome, hyperthyroidism, and kidney disease. This eMedTV segment lists other causes and explains how certain risk factors, like diabetes, can increase a person's chances of developing hypertension.

Hypertension Diet

As this eMedTV page explains, a hypertension diet that emphasizes whole grains and fish and reduces sugars and fats can lower blood pressure by an amount similar to that seen with medication. The DASH diet is a perfect example of this eating plan.

Hypertension in Pregnancy

As this eMedTV page explains, pregnancy-related hypertension is potentially serious, but it can be managed. This article also describes the different types of hypertension, causes, treatment options, and long-term effects.

Hypertension Medications

Diuretics, ACE inhibitors, and beta blockers are different types of medications for hypertension. This eMedTV article provides a detailed look at the several types of medications currently used to lower blood pressure.

Hypertension Research

Hypertension research studies are focused on discovering the causes of hypertension and developing new treatment methods. This eMedTV article discusses specific areas of current hypertension research, including potential benefits for participants.

Hypertension Symptoms

Blurred vision, dizziness, headache, and nausea are possible hypertension symptoms. This portion of the eMedTV archives discusses symptoms of hypertension, and the health risk hypertension presents even when no symptoms are felt.

Hypertension Treatment

This eMedTV Web page details lifestyle changes (such as losing weight and reducing salt intake) that are usually the first step in treating hypertension. The article also discusses various medications that may be included in a treatment plan.

Hypertension Treatments

Hypertenson

Hypertension is a condition that occurs when the pressure within your blood vessels becomes too high. This eMedTV page covers the risks associated with hypertension and lists various treatments. Hypertenson is a common misspelling of hypertension.

Hypertention

Hypertension is a condition that develops when the pressure in your blood vessels is too high. This eMedTV segment explores risks associated with hypertension and explains how it is treated. Hypertention is a common misspelling of hypertension.

Indapamide

Indapamide is a prescription drug that is used for treating fluid retention and high blood pressure. This eMedTV resource offers dosing information for indapamide, explains how the drug works, and lists possible side effects that may occur.

Indapamide Alternatives

Common indapamide alternatives may include lifestyle changes or other diuretic medications. This eMedTV segment further describes these alternatives to indapamide for treating high blood pressure and water retention.

Indapamide and Breastfeeding

Researchers are not sure whether indapamide passes through breast milk. This eMedTV page offers more information on indapamide and breastfeeding, and discusses the possible risk of taking the drug while breastfeeding.

Indapamide and Depression

Depression is a potential side effect of indapamide. As this eMedTV Web page explains, studies on indapamide and depression show that between 1 and 5 percent of people taking the drug developed symptoms of depression.

Indapamide and Dry Mouth

Dry mouth is a side effect that may occur with the use of indapamide. This part of the eMedTV library offers more information on indapamide and dry mouth, and provides a list of suggestions for relieving a dry mouth.

Indapamide and Impotence

Between 1 and 5 percent of men taking indapamide reported problems with impotence. This page on the eMedTV site discusses indapamide and impotence in more detail and explains what your doctor may recommend if sexual problems occur.

Indapamide and Pregnancy

Indapamide is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. This article from the eMedTV archives describes animal studies that have been conducted on indapamide and pregnancy, and explains the possible risks of using the drug while pregnant.

Indapamide Dosing

Most people start with an indapamide dosage of 1.25 mg once a day for high blood pressure control. This eMedTV resource also contains indapamide dosing guidelines for the treatment of water retention due to congestive heart failure.

Indapamide Medication Information

Indapamide Overdose

An indapamide overdose may cause difficulty breathing, low blood pressure, or an electrolyte imbalance. This eMedTV Web page lists common signs of an indapamide overdose and describes various treatment options that are available.

Information on Cardizem LA

This eMedTV Web presentation looks at Cardizem LA. Information includes dosing, uses, possible interactions, side effects, warnings, and precautions.

Information on Furosemide

Furosemide is a medicine often prescribed for the treatment of high blood pressure and water retention. This eMedTV article offers more information on furosemide, including general dosing guidelines and an explanation of how the drug works.

Information on Hypertension

InnoPran XL

InnoPran XL is a prescription medication licensed to treat high blood pressure. This article from the eMedTV Web site explains how the drug works, describes its effects, and offers general information on when and how to take it.

InnoPran XL and Breastfeeding

InnoPran XL (propranolol XL) is known to pass through breast milk in humans. This page from the eMedTV library offers a more in-depth look at breastfeeding and InnoPran XL, and explains what problems may occur if your infant is exposed to this drug.

InnoPran XL and Pregnancy

Based on the results of animal studies, InnoPran XL (propranolol XL) may not be safe for pregnant women. This eMedTV article provides more information on pregnancy and InnoPran XL, and describes the problems that occurred in animal studies.

InnoPran XL Dosage

The standard recommended dosage of InnoPran XL for the treatment of high blood pressure is 80 mg once daily. This eMedTV resource explains how dosing works in more detail and offers tips and general precautions for using this medication.

InnoPran XL Drug Interactions

NSAIDs and alpha blockers are some of the medicines that may cause drug interactions with InnoPran XL. This eMedTV article lists other drugs that may interfere with InnoPran XL and explains what may happen if these medications are taken together.

InnoPran XL Medication Information

This eMedTV Web presentation discusses the prescription medicine InnoPran XL. Information includes its uses, dosing, side effects, warnings, and precautions.

InnoPran XL Overdose

Taking an overdose of InnoPran XL may cause low blood pressure, dizziness, and other problems. This eMedTV resource lists other problems that may occur with an overdose of this drug and explains what treatment options are available.

InnoPran XL Side Effects

Common side effects of InnoPran XL include fatigue, constipation, and dizziness. Besides common problems, this eMedTV Web page also lists potentially serious side effects that require immediate medical attention (such as chest pain or depression).

InnoPran XL Uses

InnoPran XL is approved for the treatment of high blood pressure. This page from the eMedTV archives explains how this medication works for high blood pressure, lists possible off-label uses of InnoPran XL, and discusses the use of this drug in children.

InnoPran XL Warnings and Precautions

If you have diabetes, talk to your doctor before taking InnoPran XL. This portion of the eMedTV library lists other warnings and precautions for InnoPran XL, including information on who should not take this medication.

Isolated Systolic Hypertension

If your systolic blood pressure is too high, you have isolated systolic hypertension. This eMedTV article offers an in-depth look at isolated systolic hypertension -- the most common form of the disease -- including causes, symptoms, and treatment.

Isoptin SR

Isoptin SR is a prescribed medicine that works to lower blood pressure by relaxing the blood vessels. This eMedTV resource further discusses Isoptin SR, including information on possible side effects, general precautions, and dosing guidelines.

Isoptin SR Dosage

This eMedTV resource takes an in-depth look at Isoptin SR dosing guidelines. The typical dose to treat high blood pressure is 180 mg, taken once a day in the morning. This page also explains the factors that may affect your Isoptin SR dosage.

Isoptin SR Drug Interactions

Aspirin, lithium, and digoxin are among the drugs that may cause interactions when taken with Isoptin SR. This eMedTV page outlines other medicines that can cause Isoptin SR drug interactions and describes the potential problems that can occur.

Isoptin SR Information

This eMedTV presentation examines Isoptin SR, a medicine used for treating high blood pressure. Information discussed includes dosing, warnings, side effects, and interactions.

Isoptin SR Side Effects

Constipation, dizziness, and nausea are among the most common side effects reported with Isoptin SR. This eMedTV article highlights both common and rare Isoptin SR side effects, and describes which side effects to report to your healthcare provider.

Isoptin SR Uses

This part of the eMedTV library explains how Isoptin SR is used for lowering high blood pressure in adults. This page describes how the prescription drug works and lists possible off-label Isoptin SR uses, such as treating migraines and chest pain.

Isoptin SR Warnings and Precautions

This eMedTV resource outlines several Isoptin SR warnings and precautions, such as potential drug interactions and the safety of taking the medication when pregnant or breastfeeding. This page also explains who should not take Isoptin SR.

Isradipine CR

Isradipine CR is a prescription high blood pressure medication. This article from the eMedTV Web site explains how isradipine CR works and offers a more in-depth look at the drug's effects, possible side effects, and dosing information.

Isradipine CR Dosing

For high blood pressure control, the recommended starting dose of isradipine CR is 5 mg once daily. This eMedTV Web page includes other important isradipine CR dosing information and offers suggestions on when and how to take the medication.

Isradipine CR for High Blood Pressure

One of the many medicines available for high blood pressure is isradipine CR. This eMedTV segments looks at the drug, including possible interactions, side effects, warnings, and precautions.

Kerlone

Kerlone is a prescription medication available for the treatment of high blood pressure. This article on the eMedTV Web site describes the effects of the drug, explains how it works, and offers dosing information for this medicine.

Kerlone Dosage

The usual starting dosage of Kerlone for the treatment of high blood pressure is 10 mg once a day. This eMedTV Web page offers more dosing information on this product, including tips and precautions for using it.

Kerlone Drug Information

This eMedTV Web presentation discusses the prescription medication Kerlone. Information includes its uses, dosing, side effects, warnings, and possible drug interactions.

Kerlone Interactions

Medicines that may cause drug interactions with Kerlone include epinephrine, digoxin, and NSAIDs. This eMedTV segment provides a more detailed list of drugs that may cause interactions and describes the potential effects of these interactions.

Kerlone Side Effects

Common side effects of Kerlone include insomnia, joint pain, and diarrhea. This eMedTV page lists other common side effects, explains which problems may require medical attention, and also lists rare but possible side effects of this drug.

Kerlone Uses

Kerlone helps lower blood pressure levels in adults with high blood pressure. This eMedTV resource explains how this medication works, lists common off-label uses of Kerlone, and discusses the use of this drug in children and teens.

Kerlone Warnings and Precautions

If your have angina, talk to your doctor before using Kerlone. This eMedTV page lists other conditions you should tell your doctor about before taking this drug. Warnings and precautions on who should not use Kerlone are also included in this article.

Klondine

Clonidine is a prescription drug that comes in various forms and is approved for two different uses. This eMedTV article explores these clonidine uses and lists common side effects of this medication. Klondine is a common misspelling of clonidine.

Klonodine

Clonidine is a medication often prescribed for the treatment of high blood pressure. This page on the eMedTV Web site explains what else clonidine is used for and describes how the drug works. Klonodine is a common misspelling of clonidine.