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Benicar HCT ​(Olmesartan/Hydrochlorothiazide)<br />

Pronunciation: ol-me-SAR-tan/HYE-droe-KLOR-oh-THYE-a-zide<br />

Classification: ARB/Diuretic<br />

IFU: Hypertension<br />

Action: Olmesartan keeps blood vessels from narrowing, which lowers blood pressure and<br />

improves blood flow. Hydrochlorothiazide helps prevent your body from absorbing too much<br />

salt.<br />

Dosage: 20mg/12.5mg, 40mg/12.5mg, and 40mg/25mg tablets<br />

Route: Oral<br />

Adverse Reaction: Back pain, body aches or pain, chills, cough, and difficulty with breathing.<br />

Interactions: Gabapentin, Metoprolol Succinate ER, Omeprazole, Tramadol and Vitamin D3.<br />

Bystolic ​(Nebivolol)<br />

Pronunciation: ne-BIV-oh-lol<br />

Classification: Beta-blocker<br />

IFU: Hypertension<br />

Action: Lowers blood pressure which may lower risk of a stroke or heart attack.<br />

Dosage: 2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg, and 20mg tablets<br />

Route: Oral<br />

Adverse Reaction: Mild headache, bloating or swelling of the face, arm, hands, lower legs or<br />

feet.<br />

Interactions: Amlodipine, Atorvastatin, Furosemide, Losartan, and Prednisone.<br />

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 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 ability, dry, itching<br />

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

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