DrugListbook

Benicar HCT ​(Olmesartan/Hydrochlorothiazide)
Pronunciation: ol-me-SAR-tan/HYE-droe-KLOR-oh-THYE-a-zide
Classification: ARB/Diuretic
IFU: Hypertension
Action: Olmesartan keeps blood vessels from narrowing, which lowers blood pressure and
improves blood flow. Hydrochlorothiazide helps prevent your body from absorbing too much
salt.
Dosage: 20mg/12.5mg, 40mg/12.5mg, and 40mg/25mg tablets
Route: Oral
Adverse Reaction: Back pain, body aches or pain, chills, cough, and difficulty with breathing.
Interactions: Gabapentin, Metoprolol Succinate ER, Omeprazole, Tramadol and Vitamin D3.
Bystolic ​(Nebivolol)
Pronunciation: ne-BIV-oh-lol
Classification: Beta-blocker
IFU: Hypertension
Action: Lowers blood pressure which may lower risk of a stroke or heart attack.
Dosage: 2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg, and 20mg tablets
Route: Oral
Adverse Reaction: Mild headache, bloating or swelling of the face, arm, hands, lower legs or
feet.
Interactions: Amlodipine, Atorvastatin, Furosemide, Losartan, and Prednisone.
Catapres-TTS ​(Clonidine)
Pronunciation: KLOE-ni-deen
Classification: Alpha-Agonist
IFU: Hypertension
Action: Lowers blood pressure by decreasing the levels of certain chemicals in your blood.
Dosage: 0.1mg, 0.2mg and 0.3mg tablets
Route: Oral
Adverse Reaction: Constipation, darkening of the skin, decreased sexual ability, dry, itching
eyes.
Interactions: Ativan, Coreg, Klonopin, Lantus, and Norco.
Coreg ​(Carvedilol)
Pronunciation: KAR-ve-dil-ole
Classification: Beta-blocker
IFU: Hypertension