Blood Pressure Articles A-Z

Fosinopril Cough

According to this eMedTV page, up to 2.2 percent of people with high blood pressure and up to 9.7 percent of people with congestive heart failure reported a cough while taking fosinopril. This page also explains when a fosinopril cough first appears.

Fosinopril Dosing

This eMedTV resource explains that for people with high blood pressure or congestive heart failure, the recommended starting fosinopril dose is 10 mg once a day. This article also outlines general fosinopril dosing guidelines.

Fosinopril Overdose

Although it is rare, it is possible to overdose on fosinopril. This eMedTV resource describes the symptoms of a fosinopril overdose, including extremely low blood pressure, increased levels of sodium or potassium in the blood, and kidney failure.

Fosinopril Sexual Side Effects

This eMedTV article explains that in clinical trials documenting fosinopril sexual side effects, a decreased sex drive was reported in less than 1 percent of people. This page also explains what to do if you develop sexual side effects.

Fosinopril Sodium

Fosinopril Uses

This eMedTV article takes an in-depth look at fosinopril uses, which include controlling high blood pressure and relieving the symptoms of congestive heart failure. This page also discusses how fosinopril works, as well as its off-label uses.

Generic Accupril

This page on the eMedTV Web site covers generic Accupril, which is manufactured by several companies and is sold under the name Quinapril Tablets. This page also lists several available strengths of the drug.

Generic Accuretic

Generic Accuretic is sold under the names Quinaretic tablets and Quinapril HCL-Hydrochlorothiazide tablets. This eMedTV resource discusses generic Accuretic products, and includes information on the available strengths for such products.

Generic Adalat

This eMedTV resource explains that generic Adalat CC, which is manufactured by several companies, is sold under the names Nifedipine extended-release, Nifediac CC, and Afeditab CR tablets. This page also lists several available strengths of the drug.

Generic Atacand

A patent currently prohibits any generic Atacand from being manufactured. This eMedTV article explains that candesartan is the active ingredient in Atacand, but it is not a generic version of the medicine. The patent for Atacand expires in 2011.

Generic Atacand HCT

A patent currently prevents any generic Atacand HCT from being manufactured until 2011 (at the earliest). This eMedTV page explores the manufacturing of generic drugs and warns against buying any drug claiming to be a generic version of Atacand HCT.

Generic Atenolol

This eMedTV Web page highlights generic atenolol, which is sold under the name Atenolol tablets. This page lists some available strengths of the medicine (including 25 mg, 50 mg, and 100 mg) and companies that manufacture it (such as Sandoz).

Generic Avapro

The earliest date that a generic Avapro may become available is 2012, when its current patent expires. This eMedTV segment further discusses how the drug works and explains factors that may affect when a generic version will be available.

Generic AZOR

AZOR is not yet available as a generic. As this eMedTV article explains, when the patent for AZOR (amlodipine and olmesartan) expires in April 2016, a generic AZOR may become available. This page also discusses ways to cut costs on the medicine.

Generic Benicar

A patent currently prohibits any generic version of Benicar from being manufactured. This eMedTV page explains when generic Benicar may become available and advises against purchasing any drug that claims to be a generic version of the medication.

Generic Benicar HCT

A patent currently prohibits any generic Benicar HCT from being manufactured. This portion of the eMedTV archives explains why the earliest date a generic version of the medication will be available is 2016.

Generic Brevibloc

Brevibloc (esmolol) is currently available in generic form. As this eMedTV resource explains, generic Brevibloc comes in one strength -- esmolol hydrochloride 10 mg per mL in 10 mL vials (the other forms and strengths are not available as generics).

Generic Bystolic

Bystolic (nebivolol) is currently not available in generic form. This section of the eMedTV library explores when generic Bystolic products may become available and explains the difference between a generic medication and its "generic name."

Generic Calan

There are currently three strengths of generic Calan available -- verapamil 40 mg, 80 mg, and 120 mg tablets. This eMedTV article also explains how the FDA has determined that generic Calan is as good as the brand-name medication.

Generic Capoten

Generic Capoten is sold under the name Captopril tablets. As this segment of the eMedTV archives explains, the generic version of this drug is available in a number of strengths, including 12.5 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, and 100 mg tablets.

Generic Cardizem CD

Generic Cardizem CD is sold under a few different names and is made by several manufacturers. This eMedTV segment describes generic Cardizem CD in more detail, including a list of the various names and strengths that are available.

Generic Catapres

Catapres (clonidine) is currently available in both brand-name and generic form. This section of the eMedTV library describes generic Catapres in more detail and explains whether it is equivalent to the brand-name version.

Generic Coreg

Because the patent for Coreg has expired, generic versions are currently available. As this page of the eMedTV Web site explains, generic Coreg is available in four strengths and is manufactured by several different manufacturers.

Generic Corgard

Corgard (nadolol) is currently available in both brand-name and generic form. This section of the eMedTV library lists the various strengths available for generic Corgard and explains whether the generic version is equivalent to the brand-name drug.

Generic Cozaar

There is currently no generic Cozaar available on the market. As this page of the eMedTV Web site explains, Cozaar's first patent expires in 2010. This page talks about the possibility of a generic Cozaar becoming available after this patent expires.

Generic Diovan

The earliest that a generic form of Diovan could be available is 2012, when the patent for Diovan expires. This eMedTV page warns against buying any drug advertised as "generic Diovan" -- these drugs are fake, substandard, and potentially dangerous.

Generic Diovan HCT

This eMedTV page warns against buying any generic Diovan HCT until an approved generic is available. As this article explains, the earliest that a generic version of Diovan HCT could be available is 2012, when the first patent for Diovan HCT expires.

Generic Doxazosin

This eMedTV segment explains that a generic version of doxazosin has been approved for sale in several strengths. The different dosing amounts are described and a few of the companies that manufacture generic doxazosin are listed.

Generic Dynacirc CR

Dynacirc CR (isradipine CR) is currently not available in generic form. As this segment from the eMedTV Web site explains, there are no unexpired patents for this drug -- it is unclear if a generic version can be expected in the future.

Generic Enalapril

A generic enalapril, marketed as Enalapril Maleate tablets, is available in four strengths. This eMedTV Web page discusses generic enalapril, including information on how it's used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure symptoms.

Generic Exforge

While some blood pressure drugs are available as a generic, Exforge is not yet available in generic form. As this eMedTV page explains, several companies are expected to make generic Exforge products as soon as the drug's patent expires in 2012.

Generic Exforge HCT

Exforge HCT (amlodipine-valsartan-hydrochlorothiazide) is not available in generic form. As this eMedTV article explains, the earliest predictable date that generic Exforge HCT could become available is September 2012 (when the drug's patent expires).

Generic for Altace

Currently, there are four strengths of generic Altace available. This portion of the eMedTV library takes an in-depth look at the generic versions of Altace, including information on who makes them and how they are rated by the FDA.

Generic Hydrochlorothiazide

Generic hydrochlorothiazide is available in a variety of strengths, including 15 mg, 25 mg, and 50 mg. As this eMedTV page explains, generic hydrochlorothiazide comes as tablets or capsules and is manufactured by a number of drug companies.

Generic Hyzaar

There is currently no generic Hyzaar available, as Hyzaar is still protected by a patent. This eMedTV page explains that a generic form may become available as early as 2009. Until then, be advised of any drugs claiming to be a generic version.

Generic Inderal

This portion of the eMedTV archives examines generic Inderal, which is sold under the name Propranolol tablets. This page lists some available strengths of the drug, as well as companies that manufacture it.

Generic Labetalol

An alternative to Trandate, generic labetalol is available under the name Labetalol Hydrochloride tablets. This eMedTV Web page discusses available strengths of generic forms of labetalol and lists some companies that manufacture them.

Generic Lasix

Generic Lasix is available in a variety of strengths, including 20 mg, 40 mg, and 80 mg tablets. As this eMedTV page explains, generic Lasix is also available in a liquid form or as an injection, and is manufactured by several companies.

Generic Levatol

Although the patents for Levatol (penbutolol) have expired, no generic versions are available. This eMedTV article explores why generic Levatol may not be available and explains the difference between a generic drug and its "generic name."

Generic Lisinopril

This segment of the eMedTV archives explains that generic lisinopril, which is sold under the name Lisinopril tablets, is manufactured by a number of companies and is available in several strengths. Common uses for the drug are also described.

Generic Lopressor

This eMedTV page gives an overview of generic Lopressor, which is manufactured by a number of companies (including Sandoz) and is available in several strengths (such as 50 mg). The medication is sold under the name Metoprolol Tartrate tablets.

Generic Lotensin

Generic Lotensin is sold under the name Benazepril HCL tablets. This page on the eMedTV Web site lists several strengths in which generic Lotensin is available, as well as a few companies that manufacture it.

Generic Lotensin HCT

This eMedTV segment explains that there is a generic Lotensin HCT approved for sale under the name Benazepril Hydrochloride and Hydrochlorothiazide tablets. This resource also covers the different dosing strengths for generic Lotensin HCT.

Generic Lotrel

This eMedTV page gives an overview of generic Lotrel, listing the strengths in which it is available and the companies that manufacture it. This page also explains why the generic versions are considered equivalent to brand-name Lotrel.

Generic Mavik

This page on the eMedTV Web site provides an overview of generic Mavik, which is available in three strengths (1 mg, 2 mg, and 4 mg) and is made by several companies (including Sandoz Pharmaceuticals and Teva Pharmaceuticals).

Generic Maxzide

This page from the eMedTV archives takes a look at generic Maxzide. It explains the uses for the drug, lists its available strengths, and also includes information on some of the companies who currently manufacture it.

Generic Micardis

Micardis is currently protected by a patent that prevents any generic Micardis from being manufactured. As this eMedTV article explains, the patent expires in 2014. This article offers a closer look at the possibility of a generic Micardis.

Generic Micardis HCT

Generic Micardis HCT is currently not available on the market. As this section of the eMedTV Web site explains, however, a generic version of the medicine may become available in 2020, when its first patent with Boehringer Ingelheim expires.

Generic Monopril-HCT

Generic Monopril-HCT is currently available. As this selection from the eMedTV archives explains, the drug is sold under the name Fosinopril Sodium-Hydrochlorothiazide tablets. This page also describes the different strengths of the medication.

Generic Nifedipine

Generic nifedipine is manufactured by a number of different companies. This eMedTV page gives an overview of the drug, explaining which versions of nifedipine are approved to treat angina and which are approved to treat high blood pressure.