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Tag: Antihypertensives

  • Telmisartan

    Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Micardis ARBs Description Angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)Used for HTN and for cardiovascular risk reduction, such as stroke and MI prophylaxis, in high-risk patients unable to take ACE inhibitorsDoes not inhibit ACE and accumulate bradykinin; less likely to cause cough or angioedema than ACE inhibitors Indications Indicated…

  • Amlodipine/Olmesartan

    Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Azor ARBs Description Amlodipine, a calcium channel blocker, and olmesartan, an angiotensin II receptor antagonist, are combined in 1 tablet to treat hypertension. Indications Indicated for the treatment of hypertension, either alone or in combination with other antihypertensive agents. Contraindications Hypersensitivity to olmesartan, amlodipine or excipients Coadministration…

  • Olmesartan

    Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Benicar ARBs Description Angiotensin II antagonist; used once daily for HTN; does not inhibit ACE and accumulate bradykinin; less likely to cause cough or angioedema than ACE inhibitors; not metabolized by the liver; lacks interactions with cytochrome P-450 inhibitors or inducers. Indications Indicated for the treatment of…

  • Losartan

    Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Cozaar ARBs Description Angiotensin II antagonist; used once daily for HTN, diabetic nephropathy, proteinuria, or CHF (off-label); additive efficacy with HCTZ; reverses potassium loss and rise in serum uric acid with HCTZ; does not inhibit ACE and accumulate bradykinin; less likely to cause cough or angioedema than…

  • Irbesartan

    Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Avapro ARBs Description Angiotensin II antagonist; used once daily for HTN; also indicated for diabetic nephropathy and proteinuria; longer half-life than losartan or valsartan; additive efficacy with HCTZ; does not inhibit ACE and accumulate bradykinin; less likely to cause cough or angioedema than ACE inhibitors; being studied…

  • Eprosartan

    Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Teveten ARBs Description Angiotensin II antagonist; used once or twice daily for HTN; does not inhibit ACE or accumulate bradykinin; less likely to cause cough or angioedema than ACE inhibitors. Indications Indicated for the treatment of hypertension, either alone or in combination with other antihypertensive agents. Contraindications…

  • Candesartan

    Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Atacand ARBs Description Angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)Used for hypertension (HTN) and to treat heart failure in adultsAlso used to treat HTN in pediatric patients 1 year of age and older Indications Indicated for the treatment of hypertension. For the treatment of heart failure.For migraine prophylaxis. Contraindications…

  • Azilsartan

    Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Edarbi ARBs Description Angiotensin II receptor antagonistUsed for hypertensionBlack box warning for use during pregnancy Indications Indicated for hypertension, either alone or in combination with other antihypertensives For the treatment of hypertension, either alone or in combination with other antihypertensive agents. Contraindications Hypersensitivity Do not coadminister with…

  • Torsemide

    Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Demadex (DSC), Soaanz Diuretics, Loop Description Oral loop diureticUsed for hypertension, and for edema associated with heart failure, chronic renal failure, and hepatic cirrhosisTwice as potent as furosemide with a higher bioavailability and longer half-life; may have less pronounced effect on potassium excretion Indications Indicated for treatment…

  • Triamterene

    Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Dyrenium Diuretics, Potassium-Sparing Description Potassium-sparing distal tubule diuretic; frequently used for hypokalemia or with HCTZ for HTN; relatively weak diuretic and antihypertensive; actions similar to amiloride, but triamterene increases urinary magnesium excretion while amiloride does not. Indications Indicated for the treatment of peripheral edema states (e.g., heart…

  • Spironolactone

    Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Aldactone, CaroSpir Aldosterone Antagonists, Selective;  Diuretics, Potassium-Sparing   Description Potassium-sparing diuretic; used for edema, ascites, HTN, hypokalemia, acne vulgaris, polycystic ovary syndrome, female hirsutism, and to diagnose primary hyperaldosteronism; also improves survival and NYHA functional class, and reduces hospitalizations in NYHA Class IV heart failure. Indications Indicated…

  • Metolazone

    Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Zaroxolyn Diuretics, Other Description Oral quinazoline diuretic; used for edema and HTN; sulfonamide derivative; may produce diuresis in patients with impaired renal function; Zaroxolyn® is a formulation with relatively slow and incomplete absorption. Mykrox®, a more rapidly absorbed product with enhanced bioavailability, is no longer available in…

  • Indapamide

    Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Lozol Diuretics, Other Description Codeine is an opiate agonist antitussive agent; guaifenesin is an expectorantUsed in combination to treat coughNot indicated in pediatric patients under 18 years of age; contraindicated for cough and cold in neonates, infants and children less than 12 years of age; contraindicated in…

  • Valsartan/Amlodipine/Hydrochlorothiazide

    Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Exforge HCT ARB/CCB/Diuretic Combos Description Combination thiazide diuretic and angiotensin II antagonistUsed for hypertensionHyperuricemia compared to diuretic monotherapy; additive efficacy; less potassium loss Indications Indicated for the treatment of hypertension.   Contraindications Hypersensitivity to valsartan, amlodipine, sulfonamide drugs, or other ingredients Pregnancy (2nd and 3rd trimesters): Significant…

  • Telmisartan/Hydrochlorothiazide

    Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Micardis HCT, MicardisPlus ARB/HCTZ Combos;  Thiazide Combos Description Combination thiazide diuretic and angiotensin II antagonistUsed for hypertensionHyperuricemia compared to diuretic monotherapy; additive efficacy; less potassium loss Indications Indicated for the treatment of hypertension in patients who do not respond to monotherapy. Contraindications Hypersensitivity (anaphylaxis, angioedema) to telmisartan,…