Tag: Diuretics

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Atacand HCT ARB/HCTZ Combos Description Angiotensin II antagonist and thiazide diuretic used together for management of HTN; additive efficacy; less potassium loss compared to diuretic monotherapy. Indications Indicated for the treatment of hypertension in patients who do not respond to monotherapy. Contraindications Hypersensitivity to candesartan, hydrochlorothiazide, or…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Amturnide  Renin Inhibitors/Combos;  Antianginal Agents;  Calcium Channel Blockers, Dihydropyridine;  CCB/Renin Inhibitor/HCTZ Combos Description Combination direct renin inhibitor (aliskiren), dihydropyridine calcium-channel blocker (amlodipine), and thiazide diuretic (hydrochlorothiazide)Used for hypertensionBlack box warning for use during pregnancy Indications Indicated for the treatment of hypertension. Contraindications Hypersensitivity to aliskiren, amlodipine, hydrochlorothiazide,…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Vaseretic ACEI/Diuretic Combos;  ACEI/HCTZ Combos Description ACE inhibitor and thiazide diuretic; additive efficacy in HTN; given once or twice daily; counters the potassium loss from HCTZ; more effective than ACE monotherapy in black patients. Indications Indicated for the treatment of hypertension. Contraindications Hypersensitivity to ACE inhibitors, thiazides…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Zestoretic ACEI/Diuretic Combos;  ACEI/HCTZ Combos Description ACE inhibitor and thiazide diuretic combinationUsed for hypertension once dailyLisinopril counteracts the potassium loss from hydrochlorothiazide; more effective than ACE monotherapy in Black patients. Indications Indicated for the treatment of hypertension in patients who do not respond to monotherapy. Contraindications Hypersensitivity…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Hydra-Zide Thiazide Combos Description Hydralazine/hydrochlorothiazide is a fixed-combination tablet that combines a vasodilator, hydralazine and a thiazide diuretic, hydrochlorothiazide Hydralazine, a direct vasodilator, dilates arterioles with little effect on veins; decreases systemic resistance Hydrochlorothiazide, a thiazide diuretic, inhibits Na reabsorption in distal renal tubules resulting in increased…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Benicar HCT ARB/HCTZ Combos Description Oral antihypertensive combination product containing an angiotensin II receptor antagonist and thiazide diureticUsed for the management of hypertension in adultsAdditive blood pressure reduction Indications Indicated for the treatment of hypertension in patients who do not respond to monotherapy. Contraindications Hypersensitivity to olmesartan,…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Lotensin HCT ACEI/Diuretic Combos;  ACEI/HCTZ Combos Description Combination product for HTN; contains ACE inhibitor and thiazide diuretic; additive efficacy in HTN; can be dosed qd; counters the potassium loss from HCTZ. Indications Indicated for the treatment of hypertension. Not for initial therapy Contraindications Hypersensitivity to either component…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Capozide ACEI/Diuretic Combos;  ACEI/HCTZ Combos Description Combination ACE inhibitor and thiazide diuretic; usually given 2—3 times daily; additive efficacy in HTN; counters the potassium loss from HCTZ; more effective than ACE monotherapy in black patients; captopril contains a sulfhydryl group and is shortest-acting. Indications Indicated for the…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Accuretic ACEI/Diuretic Combos;  ACEI/HCTZ Combos Description ACE inhibitor and thiazide diureticUsed for hypertensionCounteracts the potassium loss from hydrochlorothiazide; more effective than ACE monotherapy in Black patients Indications Indicated for the treatment of hypertension. Contraindications Anuria Hypersensitivity to either component or sulfonamides History of angioedema Hereditary or idiopathic…

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…