Tag: Antihypertensives

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Uniretic ACEI/Diuretic Combos;  ACEI/HCTZ Combos Description Moexipril/hydrochlorothiazide is a fixed-combination tablet that combines an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor, moexipril, and a thiazide diuretic, hydrochlorothiazide Moexipril prevents the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II (a potent vasoconstrictor) through inhibition of ACE by competing with physiologic substrate (angiotensin…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Aldoril Thiazide Combos Description Hydrochlorothiazide, a thiazide diuretic, and methyldopa, a central antiadrenergic agent, are combined in 1 tablet to treat hypertension; not indicated for initial treatment of hypertension. Indications Indicated for the treatment of hypertension. Contraindications Anuria Renal decompensation Hypersensitivity to either component or sulfonamides Mitral…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Monopril-HCT ACEI/Diuretic Combos;  ACEI/HCTZ Combos   Description Oral combination of an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor and a thiazide diureticUsed for the treatment of hypertensionMore effective than fosinopril monotherapy in Black patients Indications Indicated for the treatment of hypertension. Contraindications Hypersensitivity to ACE inhibitors, thiazides or sulfonamides History of…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Microzide, HydroDiuril, Hydro, Esidrix, HCTZ, Oretic Diuretics, Thiazide Description Thiazide diureticUsed to treat edema and hypertensionOften used in combination with other agents Indications Indicated for the treatment of hypertension. For use as an adjunctive agent to treat peripheral edema associated with congestive heart failure, hepatic cirrhosis (ascites), corticosteroid…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Lasix, Furoscix Diuretics, Loop Description Oral and parenteral loop diureticUsed for the management of edema associated with congestive heart failure, cirrhosis, and renal disease, pulmonary edema, and hypertensionAvailable as a subcutaneous on-body Infusor for treatment of congestion due to fluid overload in NYHA Class II or III…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Edecrin Diuretics, Loop Description Potent parenteral and oral loop diuretic; useful in patients who are unresponsive to other diuretics; greater risk of ototoxicity when compared to other loop diuretics. Indications Indicated for the treatment of peripheral edema, including idiopathic edema, lymphedema, or edema secondary to ascites, heart…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Inspra Aldosterone Antagonists, Selective Description Selective aldosterone receptor antagonist (SARA)Used to treat hypertension; also used to treat heart failure in post-myocardial infarction patientsMetabolized by CYP3A4; associated with a risk of hyperkalemia Indications Indicated for the treatment of hypertension, either as monotherapy or in combination with other antihypertensive…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Edarbyclor Antihypertensive Combos, Other;  ARB/Diuretic Combos Description Oral combination product containing angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) with a thiazide diureticUsed for treatment of HTN in adults Indications Indicated for the treatment of hypertension, either alone or in combination with other antihypertensive agents. Contraindications Anuria Coadministration with aliskiren-containing…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Hygroton, Thalitone, Chlorthalid Diuretics, Thiazide Description Thiazide-like diuretic used for HTN and edema; longer acting than other thiazides; diminished efficacy in patients with renal insufficiency. Indications Indicated for use as adjunctive therapy in edema associated with heart failure, hepatic cirrhosis, nephrotic syndrome, acute glomerulonephritis, chronic renal failure, and…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Bumex, Burinex Diuretics, Loop Description Oral and parenteral loop diuretic related to furosemide with a diuretic potency is about 40 times greater; useful in patients unresponsive to other diuretics. Indications Indicated for the treatment of peripheral edema or edema associated with heart failure or nephrotic syndrome. For…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Moduretic Thiazide Combos Description Oral combination product; potassium-sparing diuretic and thiazide diuretic; amiloride counteracts potassium loss due to HCTZ; useful in patients requiring thiazide diuretics with hypokalemia unresponsive to potassium supplements. Indications Indicated for the treatment of hypertension, peripheral edema, or edema associated with heart failure in…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Midamor Diuretics, Potassium-Sparing Description Oral potassium-sparing diuretic similar in action to triamterene; not a thiazide; used in the treatment or prevention of hypokalemia; also for edema and as an adjunct in HTN; has little antihypertensive or diuretic activity compared with other diuretics, some additive effects noted when…