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Brand name: Lotensin

An ACE-inhibitor for high blood pressure

Verapamil

Brand name: Calan, Verelan

A calcium channel blocker for high blood pressure and abnormal heart rhythms

Losartan

Brand name: Cozaar

Angiotensin receptor blocker for high blood pressure

Atenolol

Brand name: Tenormin

A Beta-Blocker for high blood pressure and irregular heartbeat

Hydralazine

Brand name: Apresoline

A vasodilator for high blood pressure

Lisinopril

Brand name: Prinivil, Zestril

An ACE-inhibitor for high blood pressure

Hydrochlorothiazide (HTCZ)

Brand name: Microzide

A hydrazide diuretic for high blood pressure and swelling

Triamterene/HCTZ

Brand name: Dyazide, Maxzide

A diuretic combination for high blood pressure and swelling

Ramapril

Brand name: Altace

ACE-inhibitor for high blood pressure

Isosorbide mononitrate

Brand name: Imdur

Nitrate vasodilator for chest pain prevention

Losartan/HTCZ

Brand name: Hyzar

Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker (ARB)/Anti-HTN (Thiazide/Diuretic) combination for high blood pressure

Digoxin

Brand name: Lanoxin

Cardiac glycoside for heart failure and irregular heartbeat

Enalapril

Brand name: Vasotec

ACE-inhibitor for high blood pressure

Terazosin

Brand name: Hytrin

Alpha blocker for high blood pressure and enlarged prostate symptoms (BPH)

Valsartan/HCTZ

Brand name: Diovan HCT

Angiotensin receptor blocker/thiazide diuretic combination for high blood pressure

Metoprolol

Brand Name: Lopressor Toprol XL

Beta blocker for high blood pressure and irregular heartbeat

Irbesartan

Brand Name: Avapro

Angiotensin receptor blocker for high blood pressure

Chlorthalidone

Brand name: Thalitone, Hygroton

Thiazide diuretic for high blood pressure or swelling

Propranolol

Brand name: Inderal

Beta blocker for high blood pressure or irregular heartbeat

Nifedipine

Brand name: Procardia, Adalat CC

Calcium channel blocker for high blood pressure

Spironolactone

Brand name: Aldactone

A potassium-sparing diuretic for high blood pressure and heart failure

Nebivolol

Brand Name: Bystolic

Beta blocker for high blood pressure and irregular heart beat

Amlodipine

Brand name: Norvasc

Calcium channel blocker for high blood pressure

Lisinopril/HCTZ

Brand name: Prinzide, Zestoretic

ACE-inhibitor/thiazide diuretic combination for high blood pressure

Diltiazem

Brand name: Cardizem

Calcium channel blocker for high blood pressure and abnormal heart rhythms

Clonidine

Brand name: Catapres

Alpha 2 agonist for high blood pressure

Amlodipine/Benazepril

Brand name: Lotrel

Calcium channel blocker/ACE-inhibitor combination for high blood pressure

Doxazosin

Brand name: Cardura

Alpha blocker for high blood pressure and enlarged prostate (BPH)

Carvedilol

Brand name: Coreg

Beta blocker for high blood pressure and irregular heartbeat

Guanfacine

Brand name: Tenex

Alpha 2 agonist for high blood pressure

Tamsulosin

Brand name: Flomax

Urinary-selective alpha blocker for enlarged prostate (BPH)

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Nitroglycerin

Brand name: Nitrostat

Nitrate vasodilator for chest pain

Furosemide

Brand name: Lasix

Loop diuretic for swelling

Amiodarone

Brand name: Pacerone, Cordarone

Antiarrhythmic for irregular heartbeat

Valsartan

Brand name: Diovan

Angiotensin receptor blocker for high blood pressure