An Overview of Uses for Eprosartan/HCTZ
Eprosartan/HCTZ is not approved as an initial treatment for
high blood pressure. It may be a good option for people whose
blood pressure is not adequately controlled with eprosartan or hydrochlorothiazide alone. This medicine may also be a good choice for people who are already taking eprosartan and hydrochlorothiazide as two separate pills and want to take one pill instead of two.
Eprosartan/HCTZ Use for High Blood Pressure
Blood pressure is a measurement of the force inside your blood vessels -- both while the heart is beating and while it is relaxed.
High blood pressure, known medically as
hypertension, is when that force is too high. When you have high blood pressure, your heart has to work harder to pump blood through your body.
Your healthcare provider determines if you have high blood pressure by taking
blood pressure readings. There are two numbers in a
blood pressure reading. The top number, or the systolic number, is a measurement of blood pressure when the heart is beating. The bottom number, or the diastolic number, is a measurement of blood pressure when the heart is relaxed.
High blood pressure is usually defined as an
average blood pressure higher than 140/90, over multiple blood pressure readings. However, in some cases, your healthcare provider may consider a
lower blood pressure reading to be too high, which might be the case if you have certain medical conditions such as
diabetes.
Most people with high blood pressure will not experience any symptoms. However, over time, high blood pressure can damage many of the body's vital organs, including the eyes, heart, brain, and kidneys. Because of this damage, untreated high blood pressure may lead to serious health problems, such as:
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