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Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker and Diuretic Combinations
The Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers (ARBs) and Diuretic Combinations consist of two antihypertensive medications in one dosage form. These drugs are used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure) and can be helpful in persons who would rather take one pill as opposed to two separate pills. The ARB component helps to lower blood pressure by blocking angiotensin II, a hormone in the body that causes blood vessels to constrict. This constriction of blood vessels due to angiotensin II hormone is an important component of hypertension. Blocking the hormone causes blood vessels to relax or dilate, and thus ARBs help to reduce blood pressure. ARBs are generally best used for treating hypertension in patients who also have diabetes or heart failure and are intolerant to a related class of blood pressure lowering drugs, the ACE inhibitors. The diuretic component works within the kidneys to eliminate excess fluid and sodium and dilates blood vessels to help lower blood pressure. Drugs in the class
Candesartan and Hydrochlorothiazide
(
Atacand HCT
)
Eprosartan and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets
(
Eprosartan Mesylate and HCTZ Tablets,
Eprosartan Mesylate and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets,
Eprosartan and HCTZ Tablets,
Tevetan HCT Tablets
)
Irbesartan and Hydrochlorothiazide
(
Avalide
)
Losartan and Hydrochlorothiazide
(
Hyzaar
)
Olmesartan and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets
(
Benicar HCT Tablets,
Olmesartan Medoxomil and HCTZ Tablets,
Olmesartan Medoxomil and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets,
Olmesartan and HCTZ Tablets
)
Telmisartan and Hydrochlorothiazide
(
Micardis HCT
)
Valsartan and Hydrochlorothiazide
(
Diovan HCT
)
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