Diuretics

Synonyms in a broader sense water tablets, dehydration drugs, furosemide, thiazides Definition Diuretics are a group of drugs that lead to increased urinary excretion (diuresis). They are often referred to as “water tablets” kidneys, because they increase the excretion of fluids over the They are used in the treatment of high blood pressure, to flush … Diuretics

Side effects | Diuretics

Side effects Every drug has side effects – this is also the case with diuretics.The different groups of diuretics also have a different side effect profile, but some side effects are found in all drugs. In general, each drug carries the risk of developing hypersensitivity or allergy. This can lead to skin rashes, discomfort and … Side effects | Diuretics

Lisinopril

Lisinopril is a blood pressure lowering drug from the group of ACE inhibitors. It is mainly used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. Lisinopril works by reducing the water retention of the kidneys and dilating the vessels. This is achieved by inhibition of the angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE), which induces a narrowing of … Lisinopril

Captopril

Synonyms in a broader sense Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors Effect Captopril, which belongs to the group of blood pressure drugs, is an ACE inhibitor and attacks the body’s so-called renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system, which regulates vascular resistance and thus blood pressure with the help of various enzymes. The angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE), which normally produces angiotensin 2 … Captopril

Nebilet®

Nebilet® is a prescription drug from the group of so-called “beta-blockers”. This group is used to treat various diseases of the cardiovascular system, but especially high blood pressure and chronic cardiac insufficiency. The active ingredient contained in Nebilet® is called nebivolol. This is a beta-blocker of the 3rd generation, i.e. a relatively young group in … Nebilet®

Area of application and contraindications | Nebilet®

Area of application and contraindications Nebilet® is mainly used in the treatment of high blood pressure and chronic heart failure. Nebilet® is not the first choice here, but is given in the event of intolerance to alternative drugs or in addition to them. Diseases that prohibit treatment with Nebilet®: 1. diabetes mellitusCaution is advised with … Area of application and contraindications | Nebilet®

Nifedipine

Substance Nifedipine is a calcium antagonist of the dihydropyridine group and is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and heart sensation (angina pectoris). Fields of application In Germany, nifedipine is used to treat essential hypertension (high blood pressure), hypertensive crises (hypertensive crises), heart sensation (angina pectoris) and Raynaud’s syndrome. Side effects When taking nifedipine, … Nifedipine

Lasix

Lasix® is used in tablet form as a drug in the diuretics group (diuretic drugs). Lasix® is used for drainage in various diseases: Fluid accumulation in tissue (edema) in heart/liver diseases Fluid accumulation in tissue (edema) in kidney disease Arterial hypertension (high blood pressure) Fluid accumulation in the tissue (edema) in burns Lasix® must not … Lasix