Best medications for treatment of hypertension

 

1. AMLOZAAR-H

Losartan potassium 50mg + Amlodipine 5mg+Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5mg

Indications:

Treatment of moderate to severe hypertension 

Contraindications:

Breastfeeding and Pregnancy in second and third trimesters

Dosage/How to use:

Adult: The initial dose is 1 tablet(50mg/12.5mg) daily

Not recommended for children below 6 years

Availability:

Available on: All insurances.

Prescription: GP and Consultants.

2. AMLODIPINE

Amlodipine besylate 

Indications:

Treatment of mild to moderate hypertension 

Management of angina pectoris

Contraindications:

Liver or kidney diseases

Heart failure or recent heart attack.

Not contraindicated in pregnancy and breastfeeding, but you should consult your Doctor first

Dosage/How to use:

Adults:5mg (one tablet) daily, may be increased to a max dosage of 10 mg (Two tablets) depending on the individual response after 10-14 days.

Availability:

Available on: All insurances.

Prescription: GP and Consultants.

3. AMLOZAAR

Losartan potassium 50mg + Amlodipine 5mg

Indications:

Treatment of moderate to severe hypertension 

Hypertension-related diabetes mellitus

Hypertension in elderly

Refractory hypertension

Contraindications:

Breastfeeding and Pregnancy in second and third trimesters

Dosage/How to use:

Adult: The initial dose is 1 tablet daily

Availability:

Available on: All insurances.

Prescription: GP and Consultants.

4. ASOMEX-D

Amlodipine 2.5mg+Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5mg

Indications:

Treatment of moderate to severe hypertension 

Contraindications:

Liver or kidney diseases

Heart failure or recent heart attack.

Not contraindicated in pregnancy and breastfeeding, but you should consult your Doctor first

Dosage/How to use:

Adult: The initial dose is 1 tablet daily

Availability:

Available on: All insurances.

Prescription: GP and Consultants.

5. NATRIMAX

Amlodipine 10mg+Indapamide 1.5mg

Indications:

Treatment of moderate to severe hypertension 

Contraindications:

Liver or kidney diseases

Heart failure or recent heart attack.

Not contraindicated in pregnancy and breastfeeding, but you should consult your Doctor first

Dosage/How to use:

Adult: The initial dose is 1 tablet daily

Availability:

Available on: All insurances.

Prescription: GP and Consultants.

6. ZIAK

Bisoprolol Fumarate 10mg+ Hydrochlorothiazide 6.25mg

Indications:

Treatment of moderate to severe hypertension 

Treatment of heart failure

Contraindications:

Cardiogenic shock, Overt cardiac failure, Second or Third AV block,  Marked sinus bradycardia

Not contraindicated in pregnancy and breastfeeding, but you should consult your Doctor first

Dosage/How to use:

Adult: The initial dose is 1 tablet daily

Availability:

Available on: All insurances.

Prescription: GP and Consultants.

7. ATENOLOL-DENK

Atenolol 50mg

Indications:

Treatment of moderate to severe hypertension 

Treatment of irregular heartbeat

Contraindications:

Pregnancy and breastfeeding, Asthma, Kidney failure, uncontrolled Heart failure

Dosage/How to use:

Adult: The initial dose is 1 tablet daily.

Availability:

Available on: All insurances.

Prescription: GP and Consultants.

8. ZESTORETIC

Lisinopril 20mg/Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5mg

Indications:

Treatment of heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF).
It can also be used to treat hypertension 

Contraindications:
Hypersensitivity to ACEI
Anuria
Angioedema induced ACEI
Contraindicated in pregnant women and breastfeeding

Dosage/How to use:

 A.ADULTS:

Hypertension:

10-80mg lisinopril/6.25-50mg hydrochlorothiazide qDay

B. PEDIATRICS:

Safety and efficacity not established

Availability:

Available on: All insurances.

Prescription: GP and Consultants.

9. CARDIURINE

Captopril 50mg/hydrochrolothiazide 25mg
ACE Inhibitors 

Indications:

Treatment of heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF).
It can also be used to treat hypertension 

Contraindications:
Hypersensitivity to ACEI
Anuria
Angioedema induced ACEI
Contraindicated in pregnant women and breastfeeding

Dosage/How to use:

 A.ADULTS:

Hypertension:

10-80mg lisinopril/6.25-50mg hydrochlorothiazide qDay

B. PEDIATRICS:

Safety and efficacity not established.

Availability:

Available on: All insurances.

Prescription: GP and Consultants.

10. NEBILONG

Nebivolol 2.5mg/5mg

A beta blocker

Indications:

Treatment of moderate to severe hypertension 

Treatment of heart failure

Contraindications:

Cardiogenic shock, Overt cardiac failure, Second or Third AV block,  Marked sinus bradycardia

Not contraindicated in pregnancy and breastfeeding, but you should consult your Doctor first

Dosage/How to use:

Hypertension:

Adult: The initial dose is 1 tablet(5MG) daily

Pediatrics: Safety not established

Availability:

Available on: All insurances.

Prescription: GP and Consultants.

Ask a Doctor for medical advice

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