Nebivolol
NEBIVOLOL:
Overview:
Nebivolol is a drug that assists your heart to do its work easily. It reduces high blood pressure by decreasing the rate of your heartbeat and easing your blood vessels, this way, blood can move easily. This relieves your heart of some of the pressure and maintains it healthy.
Classification:Selective Beta-1 Adrenergic Blocker (also called cardioselective beta-blocker)
Uses:
Nebivolol assists people with hypertension by facilitating blood pumping by the heart. It backs people with heart failure, assisting the heart to beat more softly and effectively.It also can reduce the likelihood of catastrophic issues like heart attacks or strokes.
How it works:
Nebivolol lowers your heart rate and relaxes your blood vessels. This helps in pumping blood by your heart and makes the blood flow easier. So blood pressure is lowered and the heart doesn’t work as much.
Dosage: As prescribed by your doctor.
Side Effects:
Dizziness or lightheadedness
Tiredness or fatigue
Nausea or stomach discomfort
Slow heartbeat
Shortness of breath
Precautions:
Prior to receiving Nebivolol, it is needed to inform your physician if you suffer from any types of heart issues such as slow heart rate or heart failure. If you have asthma or other respiratory diseases, the drug can at times exacerbate the symptoms. Diabetics need to be vigilant because Nebivolol can mask hypoglycemic symptoms as tachycardia. Your doctor might have to titrate your dose, particularly when you have problems in the liver. Unless your doc says so, they shouldn’t be taken during pregnancy or breast feeding. Abrupt d/c of this drug may cause surges in BP or exacerbate cardiac status. Shun alcohol-drinking as there is a likelihood that you will become even more dizzied and drowsy with this med.
Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare provider for medical advice and proper dosage.
Telmisartan
TELMISARTAN
Overview:
Telmisartan is a medication used mainly to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the heart and kidneys, especially in people at risk of heart disease or with diabetes. It belongs to a group of drugs called angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs).
Classification:Angiotensin II receptor antagonist
Uses:Telmisartan is mainly used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and helps lower the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and kidney problems, especially in patients with type 2 diabetes or other risk factors. It is also used to manage heart failure and to protect kidney function in people with chronic kidney disease. By keeping blood pressure under control, telmisartan helps improve long-term heart and kidney health.
How it works:
Telmisartan works by blocking a substance in the body called angiotensin II, which normally causes blood vessels to tighten and narrow. By blocking this action, telmisartan allows the blood vessels to relax and widen, which helps to lower blood pressure and improve blood flow. This reduces the workload on the heart and helps prevent complications like heart attacks, strokes, and kidney damage.
Dosage:
As prescribed by your doctor.
Side effects:
Headache
Sinus pain and congestion
Dizziness
Back pain
Tiredness
Precautions:
Before taking telmisartan, it’s important to tell your doctor if you have kidney, liver, or heart problems, or if you are dehydrated. It should not be used during pregnancy, as it can harm the unborn baby. Avoid using salt substitutes or potassium supplements unless advised by your doctor, as telmisartan can increase potassium levels in the blood. Also, let your doctor know about any other medicines you are taking to avoid possible interactions.
Disclaimer:
This content is for informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare provider for medical advice and proper dosage
