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. The medicine works by blocking the action of angiotensin-II. This is a naturally occurring substance in the body that constricts blood vessels. The action of Irbesartan prevents this from happening causing the blood [...]

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 is removed slowly from the body and because of this is usually taking once daily. Doxazosin may be administered with other antihypertensives including beta blockers since its [...]

Ciprofibrate is used to lower high lipid (fat) levels in the blood (hyperlipidaemia). These lipids include cholesterol and triglycerides the medication itself belongs to a group of drugs known as fibrates. Apart from lowering low density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol being made by the liver, which is a good thing, this kind of (bad) cholesterol can lead to the hardening and narrowing of arteries. Ciprofibrate is very effective at lowering the levels of triglycerides in the [...]

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 lifestyle changes such as stopping smoking and physical exercise. Most of these conditions are caused by blockage of blood vessels due to spasms or sclerosis (hardening [...]

Digoxin is a compound obtained from the leaves of the foxglove plant. It is also the most widely used extract of digitalis. It can be used to treat alterations of the heart as well as being used in the treatment of congestive heart failure.The drug increases the the force of the heart beat making it more effective in pumping the blood round the body. The knock-on-effect is the control of tiredness, fluid retention and breathlessness. [...]

Indoramin Hydrochloride (baratol) a selective alpha blocker drug, is a round, deep-scored, tablet and comes in a doseage of 20mg 25mg and 50mg which is impressed on one side of each tablet respectivly. Indoramin is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).Indoramin works by relaxing the muscles in the blood vessel walls, making them wide (known as dilating) thus easing the flow of blood. It can also be used, in low doses to relieve urinary [...]

This drug belongs to a group of drugs known as ACE (angiotensin converting enzyme) inhibitors it is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) as well as for heart failure. Heart failure is a condition where the heart is unable to pump blood efficiently. The drug relaxes muscles around blood vessels this allows them to expand and ease blood flow. Although perindopril lowers the blood pressure quickly it may need to be taken over several [...]

Glyceryl Trinitrate was introduced many years ago back in 1870 and is one of the oldest medications still in regular use today. Glyceryl Trinitrate is know as a nitrate and belongs to a family of drugs know as vasodilators and is used to control and elevate the pain of angina. It comes in short acting forms such as sublingual tablets (dissolves when held beneath the tongue, permitting direct absorption of the active ingredient by the [...]

Simvastatin is a hypolipidemic drug belonging to the class of pharmaceuticals called “statins” or (or HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors). Introduced in 1989 simvastatin is a lipid-lowering drug used to block the action of enzyme that is needed for cholesterol to be manufactured in the liver this allows the blood levels of cholesterol and triglyceride (fatty substances) to be lowered. It is used in doses of 5 mg up to 80 mg. Higher doses (160 mg) have [...]

Hydrochlorothiazide is used as a diuretic and belongs to a group of drugs known as thiazide. Its function is to remove excess water from the body and reduce fluid retention (oedema). It acts by inhibiting the kidneys’ ability to retain water. This reduces the volume of the blood, decreasing blood return to the heart and thus cardiac output and, by other mechanisms, is believed to lower peripheral vascular resistance. in people with congestive heart failure, [...]

Furosemide/Frusemide is a powerful short-acting loop diuretic which increases the amount of water that you pass out from your kidneys the medication it’s self has been around for the last 20 years or so. It is used to treat an accumulation of fluid in the tissue spaces (oedema) which may have been caused by heart failure and certain lung, liver and kidney disorder. Because this medication is fast acting, it is often used in emergencies [...]

Aspirin a white tablet has been with us for more than 80 years and is one a NSAID’s Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, these particular groups of medications work at the sight of the pain by blocking stimulation to cell endings. Apart from alleviating pain, reducing fever, it is useful in combating the symptoms of arthritis, if given over a period of time. In low doses it helps to reduce blood clots in atherosclerosis or angina due [...]