Hydrochlorothiazide
Uses
Hydrochlorothiazide is used in the treatment of high blood pressure or hypertension, congestive heart failure,fluid retention (edema), cirrhosis of the liver, corticosteroid and estrogen therapy, and kidney disorders.
How it Works
Hydrochlorothiazide contains a form of thiazide, which is a diuretic that prompts your body to produce and eliminate more urine, which helps lower blood pressure.Hydrochlorothiazide lowers the blood pressure and swelling by removing extra water and electrolytes from the body.
Common Side effects
Patients who take Hydrochlorothiazide may suffer from such side effects;
Headache,
Nausea,
Increased blood uric acid,
Decreased potassium level in blood,
Glucose intolerance,
Anemia,
Blood disorders,
Changes in blood sugar,
Constipation,
Difficulty breathing,
Dizziness,
Fever,
Altered blood lipids
Quinapril
Uses
Quinapril is used in the treatment of hypertension, heart failure, heart attack and diabetic kidney disease.
How it Works
Quinapril is known as an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor, or ACE inhibitor. ACE inhibitors like quinapril prevents the body from creating a hormone known as angiotensin II. This works by blocking or inhibiting a chemical called angiotensin-converting enzyme. which widens the blood vessels and helps to reduce the amount of water put back into the blood by the kidneys.These actions then help to decrease blood pressure in people who have blood pressure which is higher than normal.
Common Side effects
Patients who take Quinapril may suffer from such side effects;
Decreased blood pressure,
Increased potassium level in blood,
Fatigue,
Weakness,
Cough,
Dizziness,
Renal impairment
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