visit bloodpressureinformation.info for all the latest and best information on Blood Pressure, the symptoms, treatment and medication. The following is a list of the most common drugs and drug combinations used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). With so many approved drugs to choose from, settled on the “best” drug (s) for you to take close cooperation between you and your doctor. In this list, the (G) indicates that a generic form of the drug is available. Diuretics Diuretics (“water pills”) increase the amount of sodium and water excreted in the urine by the kidneys. It is believed that the lower blood pressure mainly by reducing the amount of liquid in blood vessels. Diuretics are commonly used for hypertension * Acetazolamide (G) – Diamox * Chlorthalidone (G) – Thalitone * Hydrochlorothiazide (G) – HydroDiuril, also sold as Microzide and Esidrix * Indapamide (G) – Lozol * Metolazone (G) – Zaroxolyn, also sold as Mykrox Diuretics less commonly used for hypertension: * Amiloride hydrochloride (G) – Midamor * Bumetanide (G) – Bumex * Ethacrynic acid – Edecrin * Furosemide (G) – Lasix * Spironolactone (G) – Aldactone * Torsemide (G) – Demadex * Triamterene (G) – Dyrenium Beta-blockers Beta-blockers block the effect of adrenaline on the cardiovascular system, a slow heart rate and reduce the load on the heart and arteries. * Acebutolol (G) – Sectral * Atenolol (G) – Tenormin * Betaxolol (G) – Kerlon * Bisoprolol (G) – Zebeta, also sold as Ziac * Carteolol (G …
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