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In particular, beta-blockers are no longer recommended as first-line treatment due to relative adverse risk of stroke and new-onset of type 2 diabetes when compared to other medications, [3] while certain specific beta-blockers such as atenolol appear to be less useful in overall treatment of hypertension than several other agents. [36]
Some medications offer new treatments for common conditions, like Tryvio for high blood pressure and Nexletol for high cholesterol. 7. Winrevair – New medication: Pulmonary arterial hypertension
A major new study has revealed a long list of benefits and some little-known risks of Ozempic and other GLP-1 medications. ... "We have been prescribing many long-term drugs for hypertension ...
Several classes of medications, collectively referred to as antihypertensive medications, are available for treating hypertension. Use should take into account the person's cardiovascular risk (including risk of myocardial infarction and stroke), as well as blood pressure readings, in order to gain a more accurate picture of the person's risks.
PENSACOLA, Fla (WKRG) — Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola is expanding its cardiovascular services by adding new FDA-approved technology to treat people with uncontrollable high blood pressure.
Zilebesiran is an investigational new drug developed by Roche and Alnylam that is being evaluated for the treatment of high blood pressure. It is small interfering RNA that is administered subcutaneously twice annually to lower blood pressure in people already taking other antihypertensive drugs.
Ocedurenone, formerly known as KBP-5074, [1] is a nonsteroidal, selective mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist that is being developed to treat hypertension in patients with chronic kidney disease with less risk of hyperkalemia than existing treatments. [2] [3] In 2023, KPB Biosciences entered into talks to sell the drug to Novo Nordisk for ...
Medications to reduce high blood pressure have been around for decades. They are safe and effective, and many options exist so that if you experience side effects, you can switch to another.