Amlodipine-furosemide

What is Amlodipine-furosemide? Amlodipine-Furosemide (a fixed-dose combination) is a medication used to treat hypertension and heart failure. Amlodipine, an L-type calcium channel blocker, works by relaxing blood vessels to lower blood pressure, while Furosemide, a loop diuretic, increases urine production to also help reduce fluid build-up in the body. What is Amlodipine-furosemide used for? Amlodipine-furosemide, also known as a fixed-dose combination of Amlodipine and Furosemide, is a medication used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) in adults....

October 3, 2024 · 2 min · Michael Henderson

Amlodipine-guanfacine

What is Amlodipine-guanfacine? Kimbria is a fixed-dose combination of Amlodipine (a calcium channel blocker) and Guanfacine (an alpha-2 adrenergic agonist), used in the treatment of hypertension and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). This medication combines the vasodilatory effects of Amlodipine with the central nervous system actions of Guanfacine to provide a dual-action therapy. What is Amlodipine-guanfacine used for? Amlodipine-guanfacine, also known as Intuniv, is an extended-release medication that combines the benefits of two distinct classes of medications: a calcium channel blocker (amlodipine) and an alpha-2 adrenergic agonist (guanfacine)....

October 3, 2024 · 2 min · Michael Henderson

Amlodipine-hydralazine

What is Amlodipine-hydralazine? Amlodipine-hydralazine, also known as Azor, is a fixed-dose combination antihypertensive medication. It combines the calcium channel blocker amlodipine with the vasodilator hydralazine. This combination therapy works by relaxing blood vessels and decreasing the heart’s workload to lower blood pressure in adults with hypertension who are not adequately controlled on monotherapy or have coronary artery disease. Amlodipine-hydralazine is available as oral tablets in various strengths. What is Amlodipine-hydralazine used for?...

October 3, 2024 · 2 min · Michael Henderson

Amlodipine-hydrochlorothiazide

What is Amlodipine-hydrochlorothiazide? Amlodipine-Hydrochlorothiazide is an antihypertensive medication, a combination of two classes of drugs: calcium channel blockers and diuretics. Amlodipine belongs to the class of dihydropyridines, which work by relaxing blood vessels and reducing blood pressure. Hydrochlorothiazide, a thiazide diuretic, helps the body remove excess fluid and salt, also contributing to lower blood pressure. Together, they are used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) in adults and may also be prescribed for patients with kidney disease or certain types of heart conditions....

October 3, 2024 · 2 min · Michael Henderson

Amlodipine-irbesartan

What is Amlodipine-irbesartan? Amlodipine-irbesartan, also known as Caduet or Exforge, is a fixed-dose combination medication. It contains two active ingredients: amlodipine, a calcium channel blocker that relaxes blood vessels to improve blood flow and lower blood pressure; and irbesartan, an angiotensin II receptor antagonist that blocks the action of a hormone called angiotensin II, causing blood vessels to constrict. Together, they work to lower high blood pressure and slow the progression of coronary artery disease in patients with certain cardiovascular conditions....

October 3, 2024 · 2 min · Michael Henderson