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
Nebivolol
Uses
Nebivolol is used in the treatment of hypertension.
How it Works
Nebivolol is known as a beta blocker. Nebivolol works specifically on the heart. Nebivolol works by slowing heart rate and relaxing blood vessels to improve blood flow to the organs in the body.
Common Side effects
Some of the potential side effects of Nebivolol can include the symptoms below;
Fatigue,
Constipation,
Diarrhoea,
Dizziness,
Nausea,
Headache,
Cold extremities