Amlodipine
Amlodipine is marketed as Istin here in the United Kingdom (as besylate, mesylate or maleate) belongs to a class of drugs known as calcium channel antagonists. Which interfere with the conduction of signals in the muscles to the heart relaxing blood vessels, so that blood can pass through them more easily. Amlodipine... [Read more]
Captopril
Captopril (rINN) (pronounced /ˈkæptəprɪl/) is an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor (ACE inhibitor) used for the treatment of hypertension and some types of congestive heart failure. The drug works by relaxing the blood vessels, allowing them to dilate and ease blood flow. It may take up to several... [Read more]
Doxazosin
Doxazosin is classed as a antihypertensive vasodilator drug that relieves hypertension (high blood pressure)it does its job by relaxing the blood vessels, the knock on effect allows blood and oxygen to circulate more easily around the body, lowering blood pressure and reducing the strain on the heart. Doxasosin... [Read more]
Enalapril
Enalapril is an angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor used in the treatment of hypertension and some types of chronic heart failure, as well as being used for patients following a heart attack. ACE is an enzyme in the body that causes the formation of angiotensin II (Ang II). This formation causes the... [Read more]
Irbesartan
Irbesartan along with Candesartan, eprosartan, losartan, olmesartan, telmisartan, and valsartan are angiotensin-II receptor antagonists (blockers) with many properties similar to those of the ACE inhibitors. Irbesartan, is used to treat hypertension, and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.... [Read more]
Lisinopril
Lisinopril (lye-SIN-o-pril) is a drug of the angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor class that is primarily used in treatment of high blood pressure (hypertension), congestive heart failure, and helps to improve survival after a heart attack as well as preventing renal and retinal complications of diabetes.... [Read more]
Naftidrofuryl
Naftidrofuryl belongs to a family of drugs know as vasodilators. This drug is used in the treatment of peripheral circulatory disorders such as Raynauds syndrome or intermittent claudication (cramp like pain). It works by widening blood vessels to improve the flow of blood and would be given alongside recommending... [Read more]
Nifedipine
Nifedipine is given as a regular medication to help control high blood pressure and angina. It belongs to a group of drugs known as calcium channel blockers. Unlike some other anti-angina drugs (such as beta blockers) nifedipine can be safely used by asthmatics. It works by relaxing the blood vessels so the heart... [Read more]
