Blood Pressure Articles A-Z
As this eMedTV article explains, a Norvasc generic is not currently available, but several companies are expected to manufacture a generic after 2007, which is when Norvasc's patent expires. This page talks about the production of generic Norvasc.
Norvasc indications include using the drug to treat high blood pressure and certain types of angina. This eMedTV segment discusses these and other uses of Norvasc, including the treatment of migraines and cluster headaches.
Drugs such as antacids, antibiotics, and digoxin can all be taken safely with Norvasc. In fact, as this eMedTV segment explains, there are currently no medications that are known to have any apparent Norvasc interactions.
Norvasc side effects may include headache, nausea, and abdominal pain. This page on the eMedTV site lists other possible Norvasc negative side effects, both common and rare, and describes how frequently they occur.
This eMedTV article explains that although high blood pressure can be treated with Norvasc, other uses can include treatment of conditions such as Raynaud's syndrome and heart failure. This page discusses Norvasc and its other uses.
Fast heart rate, dizziness, and low blood pressure are possible signs of a Norvasc overdose. This eMedTV page gives an overview of the symptoms a person might experience after taking too much Norvasc, as well as treatment options that are available.
Norvasc Precautions and Warnings
If you have liver disease or liver failure, your body may not metabolize Norvasc as well as it should. This eMedTV page offers other Norvasc precautions and warnings, including potential side effects of the medication.
Water retention, dizziness, and nausea are a few of the common side effects of Norvasc. This eMedTV page features an overview of side effects that can occur while taking this drug. Norvasc side affect is a common misspelling of Norvasc side effects.
Common side effects of Norvasc include heart palpitations, fatigue, and swelling. This page on the eMedTV Web site briefly discusses some of the possible side effects of Norvasc. Norvasc side affects is a common misspelling of Norvasc side effects.
Common Norvasc side effects may include fatigue, dizziness, and swelling. As this eMedTV resource explains, there are also more serious, but rare, Norvasc side effects that may occur, including dry mouth, insomnia, and hot flashes.
Side effects of Norvasc can range from swelling and fatigue to vomiting and sexual problems. This eMedTV segment offers a list of side effects that can occur with Norvasc. Norvasc sideeffects is a common misspelling of Norvasc side effects.
As this eMedTV page explains, Norvasc tablets are licensed for several uses, such as treatment of high blood pressure, angina, and coronary artery disease. This page lists other uses for the Norvasc tab and offers an overview of how the drug works.
As this eMedTV article explains, regular Norvasc uses can help lower blood pressure, reduce risks that occur with long-term high blood pressure, and ease angina. This page discusses Norvasc uses, including off-label uses of the drug.
Norvasc is a drug that is used for the treatment of high blood pressure, angina, and other conditions. This eMedTV page offers a brief overview of the drug and provides a link to more detailed information. Norvask is a common misspelling of Norvasc.
Norvasc is a drug that is approved for the treatment of angina, high blood pressure, and other conditions. This eMedTV resource briefly discusses this drug and provides a description of how it works. Norvesc is a common misspelling of Norvasc.
Oretic is a type of diuretic used for the treatment of fluid retention and high blood pressure. This eMedTV Web page offers detailed information on the drug, including its uses, potential side effects, and effects.
Perindopril is a medication that is licensed for treating high blood pressure. This section of the eMedTV Web site explains how the drug works and its available strengths. Information on how the drug should be taken and side effects is also included.
Perindopril dosing generally starts at 4 mg once daily. As this eMedTV Web page explains, after the medication is started, the normal daily dose will most likely be 4 mg to 8 mg, either taken as a single dose or divided into two smaller doses.
Perindopril uses generally include the treatment of high blood pressure. This part of the eMedTV library describes how the drug works and explains how it can control blood pressure and reduce the risks that accompany long-term high blood pressure.
Physical Symptoms of High Blood Pressure
You don't need to show physical symptoms of high blood pressure to have hypertension. This segment of the eMedTV archives details physical symptoms of high blood pressure that normally only develop after several years, such as headaches and nausea.
Potassium and High Blood Pressure
Scientists studying potassium and high blood pressure have proven the benefits of potassium in a hypertension diet. This eMedTV page explains the link between potassium and high blood pressure, and provides examples of foods high in this mineral.
Precautions and Warnings With Aliskiren-HCTZ
Aliskiren-HCTZ can make certain health conditions worse, such as gout or systemic lupus erythematosus. This eMedTV segment describes other important precautions and warnings with aliskiren-HCTZ, such as what to tell your doctor before using the drug.
Precautions and Warnings With Calcium Channel Blockers
Calcium channel blockers can cause water retention and can make chest pain worse. This portion of the eMedTV Web site describes other important calcium channel blocker warnings and precautions, including who should not take these drugs.
Precautions and Warnings With Isradipine
It is possible that isradipine may cause low blood pressure. This eMedTV Web page lists other precautions and warnings with isradipine, including information regarding the safety of using the drug if you have congestive heart failure.
Precautions and Warnings With Labetalol
In the case of labetalol, precautions and warnings to be aware of include not stopping the drug abruptly. This eMedTV Web page outlines other precautions and warnings for labetalol users, including information about who should not take the drug.
Precautions and Warnings With Torsemide
Torsemide can cause hearing loss and extremely low blood pressure. This eMedTV page lists other precautions and warnings with torsemide, explains what to tell your doctor before taking the drug, and describes who should not take torsemide.
Pregnancy and High Blood Pressure
This eMedTV article provides a detailed look at the unique health risks presented by pregnancy and high blood pressure. For example, gestational hypertension and eclampsia are only seen in pregnant women.
Prinzide is a prescription drug used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). This section of the eMedTV library takes a detailed look at how Prinzide works, along with information about its possible side effects and how and when to take it.
Taking Prinzide during pregnancy may present serious health risks for the fetus. This eMedTV article covers Prinzide and pregnancy, and includes a discussion of a 2006 study concerning taking the drug during the first trimester.
Prinzide dosing for people with hypertension typically begins at 10 mg/12.5 mg or 20 mg/12.5 mg. This eMedTV resource covers Prinzide dosage guidelines and provides tips for when and how to take the medication.
When people take Prinzide, drug interactions may occur with lithium, diuretics, and other medications. This eMedTV resource identifies medications that may interact with Prinzide, such as ibuprofen, codeine, and cholestyramine.
Symptoms of a Prinzide overdose can include lightheadedness, decreased urine output, and drowsiness. This eMedTV Web page describes other symptoms that may occur in a person who has overdosed on Prinzide and discusses treatment of such an overdose.
Prinzide Precautions and Warnings
Precautions and warnings for Prinzide users include such things as avoiding potassium supplements. This eMedTV article discusses other Prinzide precautions and warnings to be aware of, such as those involving pregnancy and nursing.
In people taking Prinzide, side effects most commonly include dizziness, headache, and cough. This eMedTV segment describes side effects of Prinzide, including information about rare but serious health problems that may occur with the medication.
Prinzide uses involve lowering high blood pressure. This section of the eMedTV library explains how Prinzide is used to lower blood pressure in adults. At this point, Prinzide is not approved for use in children.
Quinaretic is a prescription medication that is licensed to control high blood pressure in adults. This eMedTV Web page offers a more in-depth look at Quinaretic and its uses, effects, and potential side effects.
The suggested Quinaretic dosing varies from 10 mg/12.5 mg to 20 mg/25 mg once a day. This eMedTV resource offers tips and precautions for taking the medicine and discusses the factors that may help determine a dosage recommendation.
| Reasons for High Blood Pressure |
This video clip discusses possible causes of high blood pressure.
Remembering to Take Your Blood Pressure Medicine
Because you must take it daily, remembering to take your blood pressure medicine can help you avoid things like heart attack and stroke. This eMedTV resource offers tips and suggestions for remembering to take your blood pressure medicine.
Reduce the salt, and high blood pressure will likely go down. This eMedTV page explores the link between salt and high blood pressure. It also includes tips to reduce the amount of salt and sodium consumed.
| Salt and High Blood Pressure |
Salt can make your blood vessels and body tissues swell and fill with fluid.