High Blood Pressure Medicine

Diuretics are also called water pills. These are one of the most commonly used medicines for the treatment of blood pressure. This medicine helps both kidneys to remove excess water, sodium, and salt from the body. It also lowers the level of blood in the blood vessels, which can help lower blood pressure. It is used in combination with other medicines for high blood pressure. The following types of medicines are included under diuretics -

• Bumetanide (Bumex)
• Chlorthalidone (Hygroton)
• Chlorothiazide (Diuril)
• Furosemide (Lasix)
• Indapamide (Lozol)
• Methyclothiazide (Enduron)
• Metolazone (Zaroxoline)
• Torsemide (Demadex)

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Beta-blockers have a direct effect on the heart, which lowers blood pressure. These blood pressure medicines reduce the heart rate and force of pumping, as well as reduce the amount of blood. Medicines that come under beta-blockers -

• Acebutolol
• Atenolol
• Bisoprolol fumarate
• Carvedilol
• Esmolol
• Nebivolol
• Penbutolol sulfate

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Angiotensin is a hormone in the body, which causes the blood vessels to constrict. Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) blockers reduce the production of this hormone and help lower blood pressure. These medicines come under ACE blockers -

• Benazepril hydrochloride
• Captopril
• Enalapril maleate
• Fosinopril sodium
• Telmisartan

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The hormone angiotensin constricts blood vessels, but it needs space to do so. Angiotensin II receptor blockers help lower blood pressure by preventing angiotensin from binding to receptors on blood vessels. Angiotensin II receptor blockers include -

• Azilsartan
• Candesartan
• Eprosartan mesylate
• Irbesartan
• Olmesartan

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When calcium flows in and out of muscle cells, it helps the muscles to move. Calcium channel blockers prevent calcium from entering the smooth muscle cells of the heart and blood vessels. Thus it helps the heart to beat with less force and relaxes the blood vessels. This reduces blood pressure. Examples of calcium channel blockers include -

• Amlodipine
• Diltiazem
• Felodipine
• Isradipine
• Nicardipine

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Alpha-blockers dilate blood vessels, thereby lowering blood pressure. These drugs are also used to treat prostate enlargement in men. Medicines under alpha-blockers -

• Doxazosin mesylate
• Prazosin hydrochloride
• Terazosin hydrochloride

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Vasodilator drugs prevent the muscles in the veins and arteries from constricting and constricting. As a result, blood flows easily and the heart does not have to pump as much. Vasodilators include -

• Hydralazine
• Minoxidil

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