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Common Blood Pressure Drug Shows Promise Against Deadly Superbug MRSA, Study Finds
The team is now working to develop chemically modified versions of the drug that may prove even more effective and carry fewer side effects.
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High Blood Pressure Drug Shows Promise In Liver Disease
The drug sivelestat may lower portal hypertension -- associated with cirrhosis and other chronic liver diseases -- thereby improving symptoms and its outcomes.
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You Can Control Your Blood Pressure In A Week, Here's How
Medication is not the only way out. Your lifestyle also plays a very important role in moderating your blood pressure. Here's a checklist you need to keep in mind.
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Blood Pressure Drugs May Increase Risk Of Depression
Some commonly prescribed blood pressure medications may increase risk of mood disorders such as depression or bipolar disorder, say researchers including one of Indian-origin.
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Statin, Blood Pressure Drug Slash Health Risk In Those With Hypertension
Patients with high blood pressure and moderate risk of heart disease slashed their long-term risk of heart attack and stroke 40 percent by taking a blood pressure medication as well as a statin cholesterol fighter, according to a large global study that could change medical practice.
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Blood Pressure Drug May Treat Alzheimer's Disease
A drug used to treat high blood pressure has been found to reduce cell damage often linked to Alzheimer's disease, reports a new study.
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New Class of Blood Pressure Meds As Effective As Old: Study
A piece of good news regarding the medications is that ACE inhibitors, as well as many ARBs, are now generic -- meaning that the cost difference is minimal.
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Blood Pressure Drug Can't Undo All Damage, Says Study
Treating high blood pressure with antihypertensive medication can greatly reduce your risk for heart attack, stroke and heart failure, but such treatment cannot undo all of the previous damage or restore cardiovascular disease risk to ideal levels, says a study.
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Viagra safe with blood pressure drugs
Men who take multiple blood pressure medications can also take Viagra without risking additional problems.
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Blood pressure drugs not related to diabetes
Drugs used for high blood pressure do not accelerate or slow down the development of type 2 diabetes.
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Good news for the elderly
Blood pressure reducing drugs (antihypertensive drugs) could help to keep elderly people fitter for longer by slowing the physical decline that accompanies age. Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors prevent high blood pressure by blocking an enzyme which causes blood vessels to constrict. They also preserve muscle strength in patients wit...
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Common Blood Pressure Drug Shows Promise Against Deadly Superbug MRSA, Study Finds
The team is now working to develop chemically modified versions of the drug that may prove even more effective and carry fewer side effects.
-
High Blood Pressure Drug Shows Promise In Liver Disease
The drug sivelestat may lower portal hypertension -- associated with cirrhosis and other chronic liver diseases -- thereby improving symptoms and its outcomes.
-
You Can Control Your Blood Pressure In A Week, Here's How
Medication is not the only way out. Your lifestyle also plays a very important role in moderating your blood pressure. Here's a checklist you need to keep in mind.
-
Blood Pressure Drugs May Increase Risk Of Depression
Some commonly prescribed blood pressure medications may increase risk of mood disorders such as depression or bipolar disorder, say researchers including one of Indian-origin.
-
Statin, Blood Pressure Drug Slash Health Risk In Those With Hypertension
Patients with high blood pressure and moderate risk of heart disease slashed their long-term risk of heart attack and stroke 40 percent by taking a blood pressure medication as well as a statin cholesterol fighter, according to a large global study that could change medical practice.
-
Blood Pressure Drug May Treat Alzheimer's Disease
A drug used to treat high blood pressure has been found to reduce cell damage often linked to Alzheimer's disease, reports a new study.
-
New Class of Blood Pressure Meds As Effective As Old: Study
A piece of good news regarding the medications is that ACE inhibitors, as well as many ARBs, are now generic -- meaning that the cost difference is minimal.
-
Blood Pressure Drug Can't Undo All Damage, Says Study
Treating high blood pressure with antihypertensive medication can greatly reduce your risk for heart attack, stroke and heart failure, but such treatment cannot undo all of the previous damage or restore cardiovascular disease risk to ideal levels, says a study.
-
Viagra safe with blood pressure drugs
Men who take multiple blood pressure medications can also take Viagra without risking additional problems.
-
Blood pressure drugs not related to diabetes
Drugs used for high blood pressure do not accelerate or slow down the development of type 2 diabetes.
-
Good news for the elderly
Blood pressure reducing drugs (antihypertensive drugs) could help to keep elderly people fitter for longer by slowing the physical decline that accompanies age. Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors prevent high blood pressure by blocking an enzyme which causes blood vessels to constrict. They also preserve muscle strength in patients wit...
