No, Lotrel, a medication used to treat hypertension, is part of the Calcium-Channel Blocker (CCB) class. CCB's allow the heart and blood vessels to relax by preventing calcium from entering the muscles.
Beta-Blockers function differently. They reduce electrical signals from the brain to the body's sympathetic nervous system (including the heart), reducing blood pressure by slowing the heartbeat and causing it to pump less forcefully.
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Benazepril and amlodipine are the generic components of Lotrel. Trust me I am a pharmacy student
Lotrel®, a medication used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension), is available by prescription only. It is also available in generic form by prescription.
Lotrel®, a combination of amlodipine besylate and benazepril, is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). It is part of a class of medications called "calcium channel blockers." Novartis manufactures Lotrel® under its brand name, but it is also available from other manufacturers as a generic in many countries.
No, Lotrel® is a calcium channel blocker most commonly used to treat high blood pressure. MAOIs (monoamine oxidase inhibitors) are an older class of antidepressants that function differently from most other antidepressants and are still considered effective for the treatment of depression in some people.
It possible to die from on overdose of betablocker. They work on the conduction system of the heart. Too much can cause life threatening slow heart beat and low blood pressure.
Lotrel®, a medication used to treat high blood pressure, is manufactured under its brand name by Novartis, and as a generic by Tevis Pharmaceuticals and Sandoz Pharmaceuticals, among others. The generic form is classified "AB," meaning it is the equivalent of the trademarked drug and uses the same active ingredients; however, fillers and dyes may vary.
No, Lotrel, a medication used to treat hypertension, is part of the Calcium-Channel Blocker (CCB) class. CCB's allow the heart and blood vessels to relax by preventing calcium from entering the muscles. Beta-Blockers function differently. They reduce electrical signals from the brain to the body's sympathetic nervous system (including the heart), reducing blood pressure by slowing the heartbeat and causing it to pump less forcefully.
If you fell your pulse dropping and your chest feels funny and there is shortness of breath you should seek medical attention. It is important to do so quickly so you don't risk having a heart attack.
Common Uses: This medicine is a beta-adrenergic blocking agent (beta-blocker) used to treat high blood pressure, alone or with other medicines. It is also used for the long-term treatment of chest pain and to treat certain types of heart failure. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
I took Enalopril and mixed with alcohol for years and it didn't seem to adversely affect me anymore than the alcohol itself would (hangover..etc..). I have recently been switched to Lotrel, but I haven't had any alcohol with it...yet... From what I have read, alcohol doesn't mix well with ANY medication. It can increase side effects and can hinder the positive effects of the medication. My understanding is that Lotrel is stronger than most BP medications, so I plan to drink cautiously. I usually consume a large amount of alcohol on weekends, mostly vodka, but I need to cut down now.
Whether the birth control pill is the right choice for a woman with hypertension depends on a number of factors, including control of BP, other risk factors for heart disease, and the presence of organ damage from high blood pressure. Some health care providers prefer to use progestin-only pills for women with hypertension. Talk with your health care provider to discuss what makes sense in your situation.
Yes, there is no problem in taking those 2 drugs together. If you get drowsiness with Zyrtec, this might be enhanced in taking it with Flexeril, but it is quite rare to get sleepy with Zyrtec (but this is a major side effect of Flexeril).