Amlodipine-ranolazine

What is Amlodipine-ranolazine? Amlodipine-ranolazine (brand name: Azor) is a combination medication that combines the calcium channel blocker amlodipine besylate and the anti-arrhythmic medication ranolazine. It is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and chest pain or discomfort (angina). Amlodipine works by relaxing blood vessels, while ranolazine helps regulate heart rhythm and improve oxygen supply to the heart muscle. This combination therapy may be prescribed for patients with hypertension and angina who are not adequately controlled on monotherapy with either amlodipine alone or ranolazine alone....

October 3, 2024 · 3 min · Michael Henderson

Amlodipine-spironolactone

What is Amlodipine-spironolactone? Amlodipine-spirolonactone is not typically provided together, however one is the generic form of a calcium channel blocker while the other is a potassium sparing diuretic. However, if referring to “Aldactazide” or “Dyazide”, it would be Aldosterone antagonist Spironolactone combined with Amlodipine. What is Amlodipine-spironolactone used for? Amlodipine-spironolactone, also known as Aldo-Card or Duo-Pres, is a fixed-dose combination medication. It consists of two active ingredients: amlodipine, a calcium channel blocker, and spironolactone, an aldosterone antagonist....

October 3, 2024 · 2 min · Michael Henderson

Amlodipine-telmisartan

What is Amlodipine-telmisartan? Amlodipine-Telmisartan is a fixed-dose combination medication used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and chronic kidney disease. It combines the calcium channel blocker amlodipine with the angiotensin II receptor antagonist telmisartan. Amlodipine helps to relax blood vessels, while telmisartan blocks the action of certain hormones that constrict blood vessels, ultimately leading to lower blood pressure. This combination therapy can be effective in reducing blood pressure and slowing the progression of kidney disease in patients with hypertension and chronic kidney disease....

October 3, 2024 · 3 min · Michael Henderson

Amlodipine-terazosin

What is Amlodipine-terazosin? Amlodipine and terazosin combination contains Amlodipine, a calcium channel blocker, and Terazosin, an alpha-1 adrenergic receptor antagonist. It is used to treat high blood pressure and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Amlodipine works by relaxing the muscles in blood vessel walls, causing the vessels to widen and lowering blood pressure. Terazosin helps to relax the muscles in the prostate and bladder neck, making it easier to urinate. The combination of both medications is used to treat symptoms associated with high blood pressure and BPH, such as difficulty starting or stopping urine flow....

October 3, 2024 · 3 min · Michael Henderson

Amlodipine-tolterodine

What is Amlodipine-tolterodine? Amlodipine is used as an antihypertensive and antianginal drug whereas Tolterodine is primarily utilized to treat overactive bladder symptoms. However, a different fixed-dose combination called Benidipine-hydroxyzine was not approved but another one: “Benazepril-amlodipine-tolterodine” or Benzepril-tolterodine-Amlodipine is available under the name Triamterene-Amlodipine-Tolterodine in the United States. What is Amlodipine-tolterodine used for? Amlodipine: Amlodipine is a prescription calcium channel blocker (CCB) medication primarily used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and chest pain or angina....

October 3, 2024 · 3 min · Michael Henderson