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Amlodipine. Amlodipine, sold under the brand name Norvasc among others, is a calcium channel blocker medication used to treat high blood pressure, coronary artery disease (CAD) [10] and variant angina (also called Prinzmetal angina or coronary artery vasospasm, among other names). [11] It is taken orally (swallowed by mouth).
In pooled data, from three comparative studies conducted in 200 patients with mild to moderate hypertension, 2.5 mg of levamlodipine was found to be equivalent in its blood pressure lowering efficacy to 5 mg of amlodipine. The average reduction in systolic BP was 19±3 vs 19±4, 20±2 vs 19±3 and 20±2 vs 19±3 mm of Hg recorded in standing ...
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) or gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) is a chronic upper gastrointestinal disease in which stomach content persistently and regularly flows up into the esophagus, resulting in symptoms and/or complications. [6][7][10] Symptoms include dental corrosion, dysphagia, heartburn, odynophagia, regurgitation ...
Here are the best ones to eat for weight loss, plus, their nutrition facts and how to prepare them, per registered dietitians. Bon appétit! Courtesy / Taia Leituala. 1. Cauliflower ...
Frequency. ~50% of people [ 4 ] Deaths. 50,000 (2015) [ 5 ] Gastritis is the inflammation of the lining of the stomach. [ 1 ] It may occur as a short episode or may be of a long duration. [ 1 ] There may be no symptoms but, when symptoms are present, the most common is upper abdominal pain (see dyspepsia). [ 1 ]
The side effects could be severe dizziness, fast heartbeat, and swelling of face, lips, tongue, eyelids, hands and feet. Lesser side effects include stomach pain, diarrhea and hypotension. Peripheral edema, a common side effect from the use of amlodipine, was reduced when patients were shifted to cilnidipine. [5]
Olmesartan, sold under the brand name Benicar among others, is a medication used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). [1][2] It is taken orally (swallowed by mouth). [2] Versions are available as the combination olmesartan/hydrochlorothiazide and olmesartan/amlodipine. [2] It is available as a prodrug, olmesartan medoxomil.
Hydrochlorothiazide. Hydrochlorothiazide, sold under the brand name Hydrodiuril among others, is a diuretic medication used to treat hypertension and swelling due to fluid build-up. [4] Other uses include treating diabetes insipidus and renal tubular acidosis and to decrease the risk of kidney stones in those with a high calcium level in the ...