Cardiovascular

High Blood Pressure

Medications to control hypertension and reduce cardiovascular risk

High blood pressure usually has no symptoms — get checked regularly even if you feel fine

Never stop antihypertensive medication abruptly without consulting your doctor

56 drugs
56 Prescription

Combination diuretic

potassium-sparing diuretic + thiazide diuretic

1

Amiloride Hydrochloride; Hydrochlorothiazide

Prescription

High blood pressure (hypertension), body swelling (edema) from heart failure, liver problems, or kidney problems, fluid retention

KISIRETIC TABLETModutab TabletsVamaretic TabletZoretic Tablet

Calcium Channel Blocker

Blood Pressure Drug

1

Amlodipine

Prescription

High blood pressure (hypertension), chest pain (angina), heart-related conditions caused by narrowed blood vessels

Afadopine-10 TabletAfadopine-5 TabletAfrab Amlodipine 10mg TabletsAfrab Amlodipine 5mg TabletsAG Amlodipine Tablet 10mgAmdocal 10 TabletAmdocal 5 TabletAminocure Amlodipine 10mg Tablet

Antihypertensive

Calcium Channel Blocker + Diuretic combination

1

Amlodipine; Indapamide

Prescription

High blood pressure (hypertension), especially when one drug alone is not enough to control your blood pressure

Natrixam 1.5mg/10mg Modified-Release TabletsNatrixam 1.5mg/5mg Modified-Release Tablets

Antihypertensive

combination of Calcium Channel Blocker and Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker

1

Amlodipine; Irbesartan

Prescription

High blood pressure (hypertension), especially when one medicine alone is not enough to bring your BP down to normal levels

Aprovasc 150/5 TabletsAprovasc 150/10 TabletsAprovasc 300/10 TabletAprovasc 300/5 Tablets

Antihypertensive

Calcium Channel Blocker + ACE Inhibitor combination

3

Amlodipine; Lisinopril

Prescription

High blood pressure (hypertension), reducing the risk of stroke and heart attack

Co-Dilopril Tablets 5mg

Amlodipine; Perindopril

Prescription

High blood pressure (hypertension), prevention of heart attack and stroke, chest pain from heart problems (angina)

Coveram 10mg/10mg TabletsCoveram 10mg/5mgCoveram 5mg/10mgCoveram 5mg/5mg

Amlodipine; Ramipril

Prescription

High blood pressure (hypertension), heart protection in people at risk of heart attack or stroke

Marcnol 5/2.5 TabletsMarcnol-10/5 Tablet

Antihypertensive

Calcium Channel Blocker + Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker combination

3

Amlodipine; Losartan Potassium

Prescription

High blood pressure (hypertension), reducing the risk of stroke in people with high blood pressure and heart problems

Asomex-LT TabletLTK-AM Tablet

Amlodipine; Olmesartan Medoxomil

Prescription

High blood pressure (hypertension)

Bizoran Tablets

Amlodipine; Valsartan

Prescription

High blood pressure (hypertension), reducing the risk of stroke and heart attack in people whose blood pressure is not controlled by one drug alone

Carvals-AM Tablets 10/160mgCarvals-AM Tablets 5/160mgOdizat Tablet 10mg/160mgOdizat Tablet 5mg/160mgPotenza 160/5 CapletsPotenza Tablet

Antihypertensive

combination of Calcium Channel Blocker, ACE Inhibitor, and Diuretic

1

Amlodipine; Perindopril; Indapamide

Prescription

High blood pressure (hypertension), especially when one or two medicines alone are not enough to control it

Coveram Plus 5/1.25/5mg TabletsCoveram Plus Tablets 10/2.5/5mg

Antihypertensive

Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker + Calcium Channel Blocker combination

1

Amlodipine; Telmisartan

Prescription

High blood pressure (hypertension), reducing the risk of stroke and heart attack in people whose blood pressure is not well controlled by one drug alone

Cardiotan 40/10mgCardiotan 40/5mgCardiotan 80/10mg TabletsCardiotan 80/5mgTelam 40/5mg TabletsTelam 80/5mg TabletsTelsartam 40mg/5mg TabletsTelsartam 80/10mg Tablets

Antihypertensive

combination of Calcium Channel Blocker, Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker, and Diuretic

1

Amlodipine; Telmisartan; Hydrochlorothiazide

Prescription

High blood pressure (hypertension), especially when one or two medicines alone are not enough to control it

Cardiotan HCT Tablet 40/5/12.5mgCardiotan HCT Tablet 80/10/12.5mg

Antihypertensive

combination of calcium channel blocker, angiotensin receptor blocker, and thiazide diuretic

1

Amlodipine; Valsartan; Hydrochlorothiazide

Prescription

High blood pressure (hypertension), especially when one or two medicines alone are not enough to control it

Avsar Plus 160/10/12.5mg TabletAvsar Plus 160/10/25mg TabletAvsar Plus 160/5/25mg TabletAvsar Plus 320/10/25mgExforge HCT 10/160/25mgExforge HCT 5/160/12.5mgNOVARTIS Exforge HCT 5-160-25mg TabletsOdizat HCT 10/160/12.5mg Tablets

Beta-blocker

Heart and blood pressure medicine

1

Atenolol

Prescription

High blood pressure (hypertension), chest pain (angina), irregular or fast heartbeat, prevention of future heart attacks

Atenolol-100 TabletAtenolol-50mg TabletAtenomel-100 TabletsEden Atenolol 100mg TabletEden Atenolol 50mg Tablet Atenolol Bp 50mgMultichris Atenolol 50mg TabletsMultichris Atenolol BP 100mg TabletsPocco Atenolol 100 Tablet

Antihypertensive

Beta-blocker + Diuretic combination

1

Atenolol; Chlortalidone

Prescription

High blood pressure (hypertension)

Tenoret 50 Tablets Atenolol + Chlorthalidone

Statin

cholesterol-lowering medicine

1

Atorvastatin

Prescription

High cholesterol, prevention of heart attack, prevention of stroke, heart disease in people with risk factors like diabetes or high blood pressure

Advas 10 TabletsAdvas 20 TabletsAstin 10 TabletAtocard 20 TabletAtorkem-20 TabletAtorstat-10 TabletsAtorstat-20 TabletsAtorvastatin 20mg Tablet

Combination medicine

cholesterol-lowering

1

Atorvastatin; Perindopril Arginine; Amlodipine

Prescription

High blood pressure, high cholesterol, prevention of heart attack, prevention of stroke, heart disease in people with risk factors

Triveram 10-5-5 TabletsTriveram 20-10-10 TabletsTriveram 20-10-5 TabletsTriveram 20-5-5 TabletsTriveram 40-10-10 Tablets

Thiazide diuretic

water tablet

1

Bendroflumethiazide

Prescription

High blood pressure (hypertension), swelling of the legs and ankles (oedema), fluid retention caused by heart failure, liver or kidney problems

Bedozym 5 TabletsBendroflumethiazide 2.5mg TabletsKrishat BendrofluazideTeka Bendrofluazide Tablets 5mgTeka Bendroflumethiazide Tablets 2.5mg

Beta-blocker

heart and blood pressure medicine

5

Bisoprolol Fumarate

Prescription

High blood pressure (hypertension), heart failure, chest pain (angina), fast or irregular heartbeat

Bisoprolol 10mg TabletBisoprolol 2.5mg TabletBisoprolol 5mg TabletsConcor 10mg TabletConcor 2.5mg TabletConcor 5mg TabletCorbis 10 TabletCorbis-5 Tablets

Carvedilol

Prescription

High blood pressure (hypertension), heart failure, chest pain from heart problems (angina)

Carvebloc - 3.125 TabletsTorvedol 12.5Torvedol 6.25

Metoprolol Tartrate

Prescription

High blood pressure, chest pain (angina), heart failure, fast or irregular heartbeat, prevention of future heart attacks

Betaloc ZOK 100mg TabletsBetaloc ZOK 25 TabletsBetaloc ZOK 50 TabletsMetap-Xl 25 TabletsMetap-Xl 50 TabletsMetwise ER 50 Tablet

Nebivolol

Prescription

High blood pressure (hypertension), heart failure

Marley Lisinopril 10mg TabletsNebilong 5 TabletsNodon 10 TabletsNodon 5 Tablets

Propranolol Hydrochloride

Prescription

High blood pressure, fast or irregular heartbeat, chest pain (angina), anxiety and nervousness, trembling or shaking hands, prevention of migraine headaches, overactive thyroid symptoms

Eden Propranolol Hydrochloride 40mgFestpropra TabletPropranolol 40 TabletPropranolol TabletsTimec Propranolol Tablets

Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker

Lowers blood pressure and protects kidneys

2

Candesartan Cilexetil

Prescription

High blood pressure (hypertension), heart failure (weak heart that cannot pump blood well)

Advant Tablet 16mgAdvant Tablet 8mgCandesartan 16mg TabletsCandesartan 8mg Tablets

Valsartan

Prescription

High blood pressure (hypertension), heart failure, protection of the heart after a heart attack

Carvals 160 TabletsCarvals 80Nucard 160mg TabletNucard 80mg TabletValsar-Denk-80Valsartan 160mg TabletValsartan 160mg TabletsValsartan 80mg Tablet

Antihypertensive

blood pressure-lowering combination — angiotensin receptor blocker + diuretic

1

Candesartan Cilexetil; Hydrochlorothiazide

Prescription

High blood pressure (hypertension), especially when one medicine alone is not enough to control it

Advantec Tablets 16mg + 12.5mgAtacand Plus 16/12.5 TabletsCandesartan/HCT Sandoz 8mg/12.5mg TabletsNecsartan Tablets

ACE Inhibitor

Blood Pressure Medicine

3

Captopril

Prescription

High blood pressure (hypertension), heart failure, kidney problems caused by diabetes, recovery after heart attack

Captotab Tablets

Enalapril Maleate

Prescription

High blood pressure (hypertension), heart failure, prevention of heart problems in people with weak hearts

Envas 10 Tablets

Ramipril

Prescription

High blood pressure (hypertension), heart failure, prevention of heart attack and stroke, kidney problems caused by diabetes

Codix Ramipril - 5mg TabletsHopace 5 CapsulesMultichris Ramipril Capsules 10mgMultichris Ramipril Capsules 5mgRamicard 5.0Ramipril 10 TabletsRamipril TabletsRamipril-2.5 Tablet

Calcium channel blocker

heart and blood pressure medicine

1

Diltiazem

Prescription

High blood pressure, chest pain (angina), certain types of fast or irregular heartbeat

Dilcontin XL 90 Tablet

Antihypertensive

ACE inhibitor + Diuretic combination

1

Enalapril Maleate; Hydrochlorothiazide

Prescription

High blood pressure (hypertension), especially when one medicine alone is not enough to control your BP

Enaretic Tablets

Calcium channel blocker

blood pressure medicine

2

Felodipine

Prescription

High blood pressure (hypertension), prevention of chest pain caused by heart problems (angina)

Plendil 10mg TabletPlendil 5mg Tablet

Nifedipine

Prescription

High blood pressure (hypertension), chest pain (angina), Raynaud's disease (poor blood flow to fingers and toes causing numbness)

Adalat LAM & B Nifedipine Retard TabletM & B Nifedipine XL TabletNifecure 20mg TabletNormodipin TabletRGI Nifedipine SRTopnife-30 TabletsZymfecard XL 30 Tablets

Diuretic

water tablet

1

Furosemide

Prescription

Swelling of the legs and body (oedema), high blood pressure, water retention from heart failure, kidney problems, liver problems

Baraxix TabletFeccox Frusemide InjectionFurosemide InjectionHanbet Frusemide InjectionKrishat FrusemideLasimac TabletsLialife Tablet 40mgLifesix Tablet

Antihypertensive

blood pressure-lowering medicine

1

Hydralazine Hydrochloride

Prescription

High blood pressure (hypertension), severe high blood pressure emergencies, high blood pressure during pregnancy (pre-eclampsia and eclampsia), heart failure

Apredin InjectionHydralazine Injection

Diuretic

water pill

1

Hydrochlorothiazide

Prescription

High blood pressure (hypertension), swelling of the body (edema) from heart failure, kidney problems, or liver disease, water retention

Donyhydro-25 TabletEmzor Hydrochlorothiazide TabletEsinil-25 TabletHydrochlorothiazide Tablets BP 25mg

Diuretic / Antihypertensive

water tablet

1

Indapamide

Prescription

High blood pressure (hypertension), swelling from excess water in the body (oedema)

Natrilix SR Tablets 1.5mgProNalix SR 1.5mg Tablet

Angiotensin Receptor Blocker

Lowers blood pressure and reduces heart strain

1

Irbesartan

Prescription

High blood pressure (hypertension), kidney problems caused by diabetes (diabetic nephropathy), heart protection in people with high blood pressure

Aprovel 150mg TabletsAprovel 300mg TabletCo-Bestan Tablets

Antihypertensive

combination of Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker and Thiazide Diuretic

1

Irbesartan; Hydrochlorothiazide

Prescription

High blood pressure (hypertension), especially when one medicine alone is not enough to control it

Co-Aprovel 150mg/12.5mg TabletCo-Aprovel 300/12.5mg Tablet

Beta-blocker and alpha-blocker

blood pressure medicine

1

Labetalol Hydrochloride

Prescription

High blood pressure (hypertension), dangerously high blood pressure during pregnancy (pre-eclampsia and eclampsia), high blood pressure emergencies

Presdate Labetalol Hydrochloride Injection USP 50mg/10mLPresdate Labetalol Hydrochloride Tablets

ACE Inhibitor

blood pressure medicine

2

Lisinopril

Prescription

High blood pressure (hypertension), heart failure, protection of the kidneys in people with diabetes, recovery after heart attack

Afrab Lisinopril 5mg TabletsBazreal Lisinopril Tablet 5mgBazreal Lisinopril Tablets 10mgDostril 5 TabletsEden Lisnopril 10mg TabletEden Lisnopril 5mg TabletEGMP Lisinopril 10mg TabletsIbu Pharm Lisinopril Tablets USP 10mg

Lisinopril Dihydrate

Prescription

High blood pressure (hypertension), heart failure, protecting the kidneys in people with diabetes, recovery after heart attack

Lisinopril - 10mg TabletsRinosil 10mg Tablet

Antihypertensive

Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker - ARB

1

Losartan Potassium

Prescription

High blood pressure (hypertension), protecting the kidneys in people with diabetes, heart failure, reducing the risk of stroke

AG Losartan 50 TabletAzegnar 100 TabletsAzegnar 50 TabletsCzartan 25 TabletsCzartan 50 TabletsDealosartan TabletsEmzor Losartan 100 TabletHeartlic 100 Tablet

Antihypertensive

blood pressure-lowering combination — Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker + Diuretic

1

Losartan Potassium; Hydrochlorothiazide

Prescription

High blood pressure (hypertension), reducing the risk of stroke in people with high blood pressure and enlarged heart

Angizaar H TabletsArtazide TabletArtazide TabletsCoLosar-Denk 50/12.5mg TabletsLorzide TabletPresartan H50 TabletsSynermed Losartan Potassium 50mg and Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5mg Tablets

Mineral supplement and anticonvulsant

Helps prevent seizures and replaces minerals in body

1

Magnesium sulfate

Prescription

Seizures during pregnancy (eclampsia), dangerously high blood pressure in pregnancy (pre-eclampsia), low magnesium in the blood, severe asthma attacks, constipation (when taken by mouth), irregular heartbeat

Magfin InjectionMagnessium Sulphate InjectionMagphate Injection

Antihypertensive

centrally-acting blood pressure medicine

1

Methyldopa

Prescription

High blood pressure (hypertension), including high blood pressure during pregnancy

Aldomet 250mg TabletsAlmet TabletAlphamet 250 TabletsBondomet TabletCaldopa TabletCika Methyldopa TabletsDopatab M250 TabletsHiclodopa

ACE Inhibitor + Thiazide Diuretic

Blood pressure-lowering combination

1

Ramipril; Hydrochlorothiazide

Prescription

High blood pressure (hypertension), especially when one medicine alone is not enough to control it

Ramicard-H 17.5 CapsulesThiapril Tablet

Heart failure medicine

Angiotensin Receptor-Neprilysin Inhibitor — ARNI

1

Sacubitril; Valsartan

Prescription

Heart failure (weak heart that cannot pump blood well), high blood pressure, swollen legs and ankles from heart problems

Sacuvan 24mg/26mg TabletsSacuvan 49/51 TabletsSacuvan 97/103 TabletsUperio 100mg TabletUperio 200mg TabletUperio 50mg TabletVacutroVacutro Tablets

PDE5 Inhibitor

Erectile Dysfunction Drug

1

Sildenafil

Prescription

Erectile dysfunction (man no fit stand well), pulmonary arterial hypertension (high blood pressure in the lungs)

AC-Denafil Tablets 100mgAfragra Tablets 100mgAfragra Tablets 50mgAnivega 100 TabletsChigra 100 TabletsDecagra 100 TabletsDom Dike Sildenafil Citrate TabletEdefil Tablets 100mg

Potassium-sparing diuretic

water pill

1

Spironolactone

Prescription

High blood pressure, swelling of the body (especially legs and belly) caused by heart failure or liver problems, fluid buildup in the belly from liver disease, low potassium levels, heart failure

AG SpironolactoneAlpadactone TabletsBedex Spironolactone Tablets 25mgSpinotone-25 TabletsSpinotone-50 TabletsSpirinolactone TabletsSpironolactone 100 TabletZoractone 25mg Tab

Antihypertensive

Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker — ARB

1

Telmisartan

Prescription

High blood pressure (hypertension), prevention of heart attack and stroke in people at high risk of heart problems

Afritel 40 TabletAngitel 40 TabletsAngitel 80 TabletsArbitel 40 TabletsArbitel 80 TabletsHytan 80 Tablet Telmisartan 80mgHytan TabletLadzitel-40 Tablets

Antihypertensive

blood pressure-lowering combination — Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker + Calcium Channel Blocker

1

Telmisartan; Amlodipine

Prescription

High blood pressure (hypertension), prevention of stroke and heart attack in people with high blood pressure

Cilzec-A 40+10 TabletsCilzec-A 40+5 TabletsCilzec-A 80+10 TabletsCilzec-A 80+5 TabletsEmbateltan A40 Plus TabletEmbateltan A80 Plus Tablet

Antihypertensive

blood pressure-lowering combination — Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker + Thiazide Diuretic

1

Telmisartan; Hydrochlorothiazide

Prescription

High blood pressure (hypertension)

Afritel 40 H TabletArbitel 80 H TabletsArbitel H TabletsAvrosart TabletCilzec Plus Tablets 40/12.5Co-Micardis 40/12.5mg TabletCo-Micardis 80/12.5mg TabletTamisart - 80 H Tablets

Loop diuretic

water pill

1

Torsemide

Prescription

High blood pressure, swelling of the legs and ankles (oedema), water retention from heart failure, kidney problems, liver disease

Torsinex 100 TabletsTorsinex 20 TabletsTorsinex Injection

Antihypertensive

blood pressure-lowering combination — Angiotensin II receptor blocker + Thiazide diuretic

1

Valsartan; Hydrochlorothiazide

Prescription

High blood pressure (hypertension)

Carvals-H 160/25 TabletsCarvals-H 80/12.5 TabletsCo-Diovan 160/25mg TabletCo-Diovan 160mg/12.5mg TabletCo-Diovan 320mg/25mg TabletCo-Diovan 80/12.5mg TabletCodiolad Plus 80/12.5 TabletsJoltan Plus 160/25 Caplet

When to see a doctor

Seek care if you notice any of the following

  • If you experience severe chest pain or discomfort that spreads to your arms, back, neck, jaw, or stomach, go to your nearest clinic or hospital immediately.
  • If you have difficulty breathing or feel like you are choking, even when sitting still, seek medical attention right away.
  • If you notice a sudden, severe headache that is accompanied by vomiting, confusion, or a stiff neck, go to your nearest clinic or hospital immediately.
  • If your blood pressure is consistently above 180/120 mmHg or you experience a sudden drop in blood pressure, go to your nearest clinic or hospital as soon as possible.
  • If you experience numbness, weakness, or paralysis in your face, arm, or leg, especially if it happens suddenly, go to your nearest clinic or hospital as soon as possible.

For guidance only — always consult a qualified healthcare provider.