Tag: Antihypertensives

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Prestalia ACEI/CCB Combos Description Combination dihydropyridine calcium-channel blocker (amlodipine) and ACE inhibitor (perindopril)Used for hypertensionBlack box warning for use during pregnancy Indications Indicated for the treatment of hypertension in patients likely to need multiple drugs to achieve their blood pressure goals or in patients not adequately controlled…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Aceon ACE Inhibitors Description Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors dilate arteries and veins by competitively inhibiting the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II (a potent endogenous vasoconstrictor) and by inhibiting bradykinin metabolism; these actions result in preload and afterload reductions on the heart ACE inhibitors also…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Accupril ACE Inhibitors Description Oral ACE inhibitor; prodrug metabolized to active quinaprilat; used 1-2 times daily for HTN; given twice daily for CHF. Indications Indicated for the treatment of hypertension For the treatment of heart failure.For the treatment of diabetic cardiovascular autonomic neuropathy. Contraindications Hypersensitivity History of…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Univasc ACE Inhibitors Description Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors dilate arteries and veins by competitively inhibiting the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II (a potent endogenous vasoconstrictor) and by inhibiting bradykinin metabolism; these actions result in preload and afterload reductions on the heart ACE inhibitors also…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Prinivil, Zestril, Qbrelis ACE Inhibitors Description Long-acting, oral ACE inhibitorUsed for hypertension, congestive heart failure, post-myocardial infarction, and diabetic nephropathyCan be dosed once daily; slower onset and a longer duration of action than either captopril or enalapril Indications Indicated for the treatment of hypertension For the treatment of…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Monopril ACE Inhibitors Description Oral ACE inhibitor; prodrug metabolized to active fosinoprilat; used once daily or in divided doses for both HTN and CHF; also has been used post-MI, but not FDA-approved; does not require dosage adjustment in renal failure, hepatic impairment, or dialysis. Indications Indicated for…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; enalaprilat, Epaned, Vasotec, Vasotec IV ACE Inhibitors Description IV and oral ACE inhibitor; used for hypertension and CHF; longer-acting than captopril but shorter-acting than other ACE inhibitors; usually dosed twice daily when given orally. Indications Indicated for the treatment of hypertension For the treatment of heart failure.For the…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Capoten, Captoril ACE Inhibitors Description Shortest acting, oral ACE inhibitor; contains a sulfhydryl group; side effects increase at higher doses; may be used for HTN, CHF, and various renal syndromes (e.g., diabetic nephropathy, proteinuria, scleroderma renal crisis). Indications Indicated for the treatment of hypertension For the treatment…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Lotrel Antihypertensive Combos, Other;  ACEI/CCB Combos;  Calcium Channel Blockers, Dihydropyridine Description Oral combination product containing a dihydropyridine calcium-channel blocker (amlodipine) and an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor (benazepril)Used for hypertension in adultsUsed after titration of individual medication components Indications Indicated for the treatment of hypertension in patients who…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Lotensin ACE Inhibitors Description Direct renin inhibitorUsed for hypertensionBlack box warning for pregnancy Indications Indicated ACE inhibitorUsed for hypertension and congestive heart failureLong duration of action allows for once daily dosing Contraindications Hypersensitivity History of hereditary or idiopathic angioedema Coadministration of neprilysin inhibitors (eg, sacubitril) with ACE…