List of drugs used to treat the medical condition called High Blood Pressure. Click on the drug to find more information including the brand names,dose,side-effects, adverse events, when to take the drug and the price of the drug.
Generic and Trade Names of Drugs for Treatment of High Blood Pressure
Messages from nerves are transferred to the heart by special chemicals known as neurotransmitters. The neurotransmitters (adrenaline and noradrenaline) bind to tiny areas on the heart known as beta receptors, to convey their message. Acebutolol binds with these beta receptors and does not allow the messages from adrenaline and noradrenaline to reach the heart. As a result, the heart beats slowly and with lesser force. Slow beating of the heart reduces the blood flow in blood vessels and thus reduces the inside pressure on the walls and controls your hypertension. The drug controls abnormally fast and uneven heart rate in the case of cardiac arrhythmia. Since the heart treated with acebutolol beats slowly and with less force, it uses lesser energy and thus chest pain in angina is relieved.
Acetazolamide is a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor, prescribed for glaucoma, edema due to congestive heart failure, epileptic seizure, idiopathic intracranial hypertension (a.k.a. pseudotumor cerebri), cystinuria, periodic paralysis, central sleep apnea and dural ectasia. It is also used to prevent and reduce the symptoms of altitude or acute mountain sickness and moderate to severe metabolic or respiratory alkalosis. Acetazolamide reduces the activity of carbonic anhydrase protein.
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Aliskiren is a renin inhibitor, prescribed for hypertension. Aliskiren decreases the substances that lead to increased blood pressure.
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Aliskiren and Amlodipine contains renin inhibitor and calcium channel blocker, prescribed for high blood pressure.
Aliskiren and hydrochlorothiazide is a direct renin inhibitor and thiazide diuretic combination, prescribed for high blood pressure.
Aliskiren and valsartan contains renin inhibitor and angiotensin II receptor blocker, prescribed for high blood pressure either alone or with other medications.
Aliskiren, Amlodipine and Hydrochlorothiazide contains an anti-hypertensive agent, a calcium channel blocker, and a thiazide diuretic, prescribed for high blood pressure (hypertension).
Alpha-linolenic acid is used to reduce the risk of
heart disease or
heart attack,
plaque (fatty build-up) formations in arteries serving the heart, and
high blood pressure.
Alpha-linolenic acid may also improve lung function in people having
asthma.
Taking alpha-linolenic acid supplements might not have the same health benefits mentioned above as foods containing the fatty acid.
Amiloride is a potassium-sparing diuretic or water pill. It brings about fluid loss via the kidneys without causing potassium loss. It is used with other diuretics to treat
high blood pressure (hypertension),
heart failure, or accumulation of extra fluid in the body (edema).
It prevents low blood potassium levels when used the other diuretics. Amiloride may be used alone to increase blood potassium levels with regular monitoring in those with persistent low levels.
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Amiloride and Hydrochlorothiazide contains diuretics, prescribed for hypertension and congestive heart failure.
Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker, prescribed for high blood pressure and chest pain. It widens blood vessels and improves blood flow by not making the heart pump harder.
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Amlodipine and Benazepril is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Amlodipine belongs to a class of medications called calcium channel blockers. It works by relaxing the blood vessels so the heart does not have to pump hard. Benazepril is an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. It works by decreasing certain chemicals that tighten the blood vessels, so blood flows more smoothly.
Amlodipine and Enalapril is prescribed for hypertension in some types of chronic heart failure. Amlodipine is a long-lasting calcium channel blocker and Enalapril is an ACE inhibitor.
Amlodipine and Lisinopril contains ACE inhibitors, prescribed for hypertension.
Amlodipine and Losartan contains calcium channel blocker and angiotensin II receptor antagonist, prescribed for mild to moderate hypertension.
Amlodipine and Olmesartan contains calcium channel blocker and angiotensin II receptor blocker, prescribed for high blood pressure. It works by relaxing the blood vessels.
Amlodipine and Valsartan contains a calcium channel blocker and an angiotensin II receptor antagonist, prescribed for high blood pressure (hypertension).
Amlodipine, Valsartan and Hydrochlorothiazide contains calcium channel blocker, angiotensin II receptor blocker, and thiazide diuretic, prescribed for high blood pressure.
Angiotensin II is a synthetic human vasoconstrictor which is prescribed for increasing blood pressure in adult patients to treat low blood pressure with septic shock or distributive shock.
Angiotensin II also stimulates the release of another hormone known as aldosterone which promotes the retention of sodium in the kidney and contributes to the rise in blood pressure.
Arginine, also known as L-arginine, is an amino acid that is a building block of proteins.
Arginine has been tried out in a number of conditions that include
angina,
erectile dysfunction in males,
high blood pressure, necrotizing enterocolitis in premature infants, prevention of nitrate tolerance, poor blood supply to the legs, and to improve recovery after surgery.
It is also used as a diagnostic aid to check
pituitary gland function.
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Atenolol blocks beta-1 receptors, which are present on the heart. This prevents the action of nerve chemicals adrenaline and noradrenaline on the heart. As a result, heart beats at a slower rate and with lesser force, and thus pumps out lesser blood into blood vessels. This action of atenolol reduces blood pressure in the hypertensive patients. Since the heart treated with atenolol beat slowly and with less force, it uses lesser energy thus relieving pain in angina and also reduces the risk of heart attack.
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Atenolol and Chlorthalidone contains beta-blocker and diuretic, prescribed for hypertension.
Azilsartan medoxomil is an angiotensin II receptor antagonist, prescribed for hypertension.
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Azilsartan Medoxomil and Chlorthalidone contains an angiotensin II receptor blocker and the diuretic chlorthalidone, prescribed for the treatment of hypertension.
Benazepril is an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor, prescribed for high blood pressure. It decreases a chemical that tightens blood vessels thereby making blood vessels to dilate, which lowers blood pressure.
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Benazepril HCl and Hydrochlorothiazide contains angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor and thiazide diuretic, prescribed for high blood pressure.
Benidipine is a calcium channel blocker, prescribed for high blood pressure and chest pain.
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Bisoprolol is a beta- blocker, prescribed for heart disease.
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Bumetanide is a diuretic, prescribed for the treatment of swelling and fluid retention due to congestive heart failure, liver and kidney disease.
Candesartan is an angiotensin II receptor antagonist, prescribed for high blood pressure. It blocks the action of certain chemicals that tighten the blood vessels, so blood flows more smoothly. High blood pressure reduction helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems.
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Candesartan cilexetil hydrochlorothiazide contains angiotensin II receptor antagonist and thiazide diuretic, prescribed for high blood pressure (hypertension).
Captopril is an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor (ACE inhibitor), prescribed for high blood pressure (hypertension), congestive heart failure, myocardial infarction and kidney problems caused by diabetes.
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Captopril and Hydrochlorothiazide belongs to a group of drugs called ACE inhibitors, prescribed for hypertention.
Carvedilol is an alpha- and beta-blocker, prescribed for heart failure and high blood pressure.
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Chlorothiazide is a thiazide diuretic, prescribed for high blood pressure and fluid retention caused by various conditions.
Chlorthalidone is a diuretic, prescribed for high blood pressure and fluid retention.
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Clevidipine is a calcium channel blocker, prescribed for hypertension.
Clonidine is an alpha agonist, prescribed for high blood pressure.
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Diltiazem is a calcium channel blocker, prescribed for high blood pressure and angina pectoris (chest pain).
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Doxazosin is an alpha blocker, prescribed for high blood pressure and benign prostatic hyperplasia (an enlarged prostate). It relaxes the muscles around the urethra and decreases chances of surgery.
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Enalapril is an ACE (angiotensin-converting enzyme) inhibitor, prescribed for high blood pressure either alone or with other medications. It is also used for heart failure.
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Enalapril and Hydrochlorothiazide is an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor and thiazide diuretic combination, prescribed for high blood pressure.
Epinephrine is a hormone, recommended for cardiac arrest (to restart the heart beat), dilation of blood vessels, increase of diastolic blood pressure, increasing the flow of blood to heart and anaphylactic shock (allergic reactions). It is effective in controlling superficial bleeding and reduction of uterine contractions during childbirth.
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Eplerenone is a mineral corticoid receptor antagonist, prescribed for high blood pressure and heart attack. It blocks the action of aldosterone, which aids in the regulation of blood pressure.
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Eprosartan is an angiotensin II receptor antagonist, prescribed for hypertension.
Eprosartan Mesylate Hydrochlorothiazide contains angiotensin II receptor blocker and diuretic, prescribed for high blood pressure.
Esmolol blocks beta-1 receptors, which are present on the heart. This prevents the action of nerve chemicals adrenaline and noradrenaline on the heart. As a result, heart beats at a slower rate and with lesser force, and thus pumps out lesser blood into blood vessels. This action of esmolol reduces blood pressure in the hypertensive patients. Since esmolol slows heart rate, it treats tachycardia (fast heart rate), and irregular heart rate and rhythm (arrhythmia).
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Ethacrynic Acid is a loop diuretic, prescribed for fluid retention caused by heart, liver and severe kidney problems.
Felodipine is a calcium channel blocker, prescribed for high blood pressure. The medication relaxes blood vessels.
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Fenoldopam Mesylate is a dopamine receptor agonist, prescribed for severe hypertension.
Flosequinan is a quinolone vasodilator, prescribed for congestive heart failure (CHF), and high blood pressure.
Fosinopril is an angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor, prescribed for high blood pressure, heart failure and preventing kidney failure.
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Furosemide is a diuretic agent, prescribed for fluid retention in people with congestive heart failure, liver disease or kidney disorder.
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Furosemide and Amiloride contains diuretics, prescribed for hypertention and fluid retention.
Guanabenz is an alpha agonist, prescribed for high blood pressure.
Guanethidine Monosulfate is an antihypertensive, prescribed for severe hypertension either alone or with other medications.
Guanfacine is an alpha agonist, prescribed for high blood pressure. Guanfacine relaxes blood vessels thereby lowering blood pressure.
Hydralazine is a smooth muscle relaxant, prescribed for essential hypertension. Hydralazine lowers the blood pressure.
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Hydrochlorothiazide is a thiazide diuretic, prescribed for high blood pressure (hypertension) and edema.
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Hydrochlorothiazide and Spironolactone contains potassium-sparing diuretic and thiazide diuretic, prescribed for essential hypertension and fluid retention caused by various conditions, including heart disease.
Hydrochlorothiazide and Triamterene contains potassium-sparing diuretic and thiazide diuretic, prescribed for essential hypertension, and edema due to low potassium level in body.
Hydroflumethiazide is a diuretic, prescribed for fluid retention and hypertension.
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Imidapril is an ACE inhibitor, prescribed for high blood pressure.
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Indapamide is an oral antihypertensive/diuretic, prescribed for hypertension and edema.
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Irbesartan is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB), prescribed for high blood pressure either alone or combined with other medications. It is also used to treat kidney disorders in patients with type 2 diabetes (condition in which the body does not use insulin normally and therefore cannot control blood sugar). Irbesartan relaxes blood vessels and helps to lower blood pressure.
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Irbesartan and Hydrochlorothiazide contains angiotensin II receptor blocker and diuretic, prescribed for high blood pressure.
Isradipine is a calcium channel blocker, used to treat high blood pressure. It relaxes blood vessels; thus it reduces the risk of heart attack and stroke. Isradipine is also effective in treating Raynaud’s disease.
Ketamine is a hydrochloride salt, used as an anesthetic.
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Labetalol is a beta-blocker, prescribed for high blood pressure, including high blood pressure during pregnancy.
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Lacidipine is a calcium channel blocker, prescribed for hypertension.
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Lercanidipine is a calcium channel blocker, prescribed for hypertension.
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Lisinopril is an angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor, prescribed for high blood pressure.
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Lisinopril and Hydrochlorothiazide contains thiazide diuretic and ACE inhibitor, prescribed for hypertension.
Losartan is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB), prescribed for high blood pressure. It is also used for prevention of stroke, and diabetic nephropathy.
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Mannitol is an osmotic diuretic, prescribed for increased intracranial pressure, eye pressure, to maintain urine flow in kidney failure patients, and promotion of urinary excretion of toxic materials.
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Mecamylamine is an antihypertensive agent, prescribed for high blood pressure.
Methyclothiazide is a diuretic, prescribed for high blood pressure and fluid retention.
Methyldopa is an alpha-2 receptor agonist, prescribed for hypertension.
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Metolazone is a quinazoline diuretic, prescribed for high blood pressure.
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Metoprolol is a beta-blocker, prescribed for high blood pressure either alone or with other medications. It is also used for chest pain, migraine and hyperthyroidism.
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Minoxidil oral is a vasodilator, prescribed for hypertension.
Moexipril HCl Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets contains an ACE inhibitor and thiazide diuretic, prescribed for hypertension.
Moexipril Hydrochloride is an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor, prescribed for high blood pressure.
Moxonidine is used to treat mild to moderate essential hypertension.
Essential hypertension is also known as primary hypertension or idiopathic hypertension which means it does not have an identifiable cause.
It is used to control the raised blood pressure mainly when first and second line therapy drugs such as
beta-blockers, thiazides, ACE inhibitors and calcium channel blockers fail to control blood pressure or are contraindicated or not tolerated.
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Nadolol is a beta-adrenergic receptor blocker, prescribed for high blood pressure and chest pain.
Naftopidil is a selective α1-adrenergic receptor antagonist or alpha blocker. Naftopidil is prescribed in Japan for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and benign prostatic obstruction, associated with lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS), hypertension, cardiac valve disease, and distal ureteral stones.
Further large-scale, randomized, placebo-controlled studies need to be done to see if the naftopidil efficacy and safety data that is applicable to Japanese can be extended to white, black and Hispanic men having LUTS/BPH in western countries.
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Nebivolol is a beta-blocker, prescribed for hypertension either alone or combined with other medications. It is also used for some cases of heart failure. It decreases the amount of blood pumped out from heart. This helps to decrease blood pressure and reduces the workload on the heart.
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Nicardipine is a calcium channel blocker, prescribed for high blood pressure and chest pain.
Nifedipine is a calcium channel blocker, prescribed for angina (chest pain), high blood pressure and abnormal heart rhythms.
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Nisoldipine is a calcium channel blocker, prescribed for high blood pressure.
Nitrendipine is a calcium channel blocker, prescribed for high blood pressure.
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Olmesartan medication is an angiotensin II receptor antagonist, prescribed for high blood pressure. It works by blocking the action of certain chemicals that tighten the blood vessels, so blood flows more smoothly.
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Olmesartan Medoxomil and Hydrochlorothiazide contains two diuretics, prescribed for hypertension.
Perindopril is a long-acting ACE inhibitor, prescribed for high blood pressure, heart attack and heart failure.
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Perindopril and Indapamide contains an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor and thiazide diuretic, prescribed for high blood pressure.
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Phenoxybenzamine is an alpha-blocker, prescribed for high blood pressure and sweating caused by a certain kind of tumor.
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Phentolamine Mesylate is a reversal anesthesia used in dental procedures for anesthetizing soft tissues (lip and tongue). It is an antihypertensive, prescribed for prevention or control of hypertension. Not recommended for children less than 6 years and weight less than 15kg (33lbs).
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Pindolol is a beta blocker, prescribed for hypertension.
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Procainamide is an antiarrhythmic agent, prescribed for irregular heart beat.
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Propranolol is a beta-blocker, prescribed for high blood pressure and chest pain. It is also used to prevent migraine headaches and recurrence of heart attacks.
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Quinapril is an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor, prescribed for high blood pressure and heart failure either alone or with other medications.
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Quinapril HC- Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets contains angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor and thiazide diuretic, prescribed for high blood pressure.
Reserpine is an antihypertensive and antipsychotic, prescribed for high blood pressure.
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Spironolactone is a potassium-sparing diuretic, prescribed for hyperaldosteronism, low potassium levels, and for edema (fluid retention) caused by various conditions.
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Telmisartan is angiotensin receptor blocker (ARBs), prescribed for hypertension.
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Telmisartan and Amlodipine contains calcium channel blocker and angiotensin II receptor blocker, prescribed for high blood pressure.
Telmisartan and Hydrochlorothiazide contains angiotensin II receptor blocker and diuretic, prescribed for high blood pressure.
Terazosin is an alpha-blocker, prescribed for high blood pressure and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
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Timolol Ophthalmic is a non-selective beta-adrenergic receptor blocker, prescribed for high blood pressure, heart attack, and migraine headaches.
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Timolol Oral is a beta-blocker, prescribed for high blood pressure and to prevent heart pain and recurrence of heart attacks.
Torsemide is a pyridine-sulfonylurea type loop diuretic, prescribed for hypertension, congestive cardiac failure, chronic renal failure and hepatic cirrhosis.
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Trandolapril is an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor, prescribed for high blood pressure either alone or with other medications. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks and kidney problems. Trandolapril is also used to improve survival after an acute heart attack and with other drugs (e.g., diuretics, digoxin) to treat congestive heart failure.
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Trandolapril- Verapamil contains angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor and calcium channel blocker, prescribed for high blood pressure.
Ubiquinone / Coenzyme Q10 is a Co-enzyme (Coenzyme Q-10), prescribed for heart failure, angina pectoris (chest pain), high blood pressure, Parkinson's disease, gum disease, and type 2 diabetes.
Valsartan is an angiotensin II receptor blocker, prescribed for hypertension, congestive heart failure and myocardial infarction (heart attack).
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Valsartan and Hydrochlorothiazide contains angiotensin II receptor blocker and diuretic, prescribed for high blood pressure.
Verapamil is a calcium channel blocker, prescribed for high blood pressure, chest pain, abnormal heart rhythm, and headache.
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Xipamide is a sulfonamide diuretic agent, prescribed for high blood pressure and fluid retention.
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