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Catapres-TTS (Clonidine)<br />
Pronunciation: KLOE-ni-deen<br />
Classification: Alpha-Agonist<br />
IFU: Hypertension<br />
Action: Lowers blood pressure by decreasing the levels of certain chemicals<br />
in your blood.<br />
Dosage: 0.1mg, 0.2mg and 0.3mg tablets<br />
Route: Oral<br />
Adverse Reaction: Constipation, darkening of the skin, decreased sexual<br />
ability, dry, itching eyes.<br />
Interactions: Ativan, Coreg, Klonopin, Lantus, and Norco.<br />
Coreg (Carvedilol)<br />
Pronunciation: KAR-ve-dil-ole<br />
Classification: Beta-blocker<br />
IFU: Hypertension<br />
Action: Treats heart failure and hypertension, it is also used after a heart<br />
attack that has caused your heart not to pump as well.<br />
Dosage: 3.125 mg, 6.25mg, 12.5mg, and 25mg tablets. 10mg, 20mg, 40mg, 80mg<br />
capsules<br />
Route: Oral<br />
Adverse Reaction: Allergy, chest pain, discomfort, tightness, or heaviness,<br />
dizziness and fainting.<br />
Interactions: Coumadin, Digoxin, Simvastatin, Spironolactone, and Xanax.<br />
Cozaar (Losartan)<br />
Pronunciation: loe-SAR-tan<br />
Classification: ARB<br />
IFU: Hypertension<br />
Action: Losartan keeps blood vessels from narrowing, which lowers blood<br />
pressure and improves blood flow.<br />
Dosage: 25mg, 50mg, and 100mg tablets<br />
Route: Oral<br />
Adverse Reaction: Abdominal or stomach pain, anxiety, bladder pain and<br />
bloody or cloudy urine.<br />
Interactions: Amlodipine, Atenolol, Furosemide, Metformin, and Norvasc.<br />
Diovan (Valsartan)