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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 weeks to achieve full benefits even though captoril quickly lowers blood pressure. If you have suffered heart failure you could be given captopril as well as a diuretic as [...]

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 arteries to narrow this action elevates the blood pressure. ACE inhibitors, such as enalapril, lower the blood pressure by preventing the formation of [...]

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. It works by relaxing the muscles in blood vessel walls allowing then to widen (dilate) When taken with a diuretic drug lisinopril can initially cause a rapid fall in [...]

Ramipril is an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor, used to treat hypertension. Ramipril is used to treat not only high blood pressure but also to reduce the strain on the heart in patients who suffer heart failure after a heart attack. ACE inhibitors reduce the production of angiotensin II therefore relaxing arterial muscles dilating (enlarge) the blood vessels effectively enabling blood to circulate more freely this also allows the heart to pump blood a lot easier. [...]

Verapamil is used in the treatment of hypertension, abnormal heart rhythms,angina and It is also an effective preventive medication for migraine. It belongs to a group of drugs know as calcium channel blockers, and works by interfering with the conduction of signals in the muscles of the heart, and blood vessels. Verapamil does not relieve the pain when an attack is in progress. Its use is to reduce the frequency of the angina attacks while [...]

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 does not have to pump as hard. It also increases the supply of blood and oxygen to the heart. Raynauds syndrome (a [...]

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 is used in the treatment of hypertension, prophylaxis of angina to help prevent attacks of chest pains in angina. It does this by [...]