Can a blood pressure patient take combination drugs to reduce pressure?

Question

Can a BP patient take combo drugs such as ACE inhibitors and calcium Channel blockers together to reduce BP. Or taking two types of such drugs will pose some adverse effects. Please Reply.

Answer 1

Yes - For High BP patients can have combination drugs of AEC inhibitors with other Calcium based Blockers. It depends the condition of the patient and pressure levels prevailing and the medicines to be taken in combination. This medicines and dosages has to be decided by the physician attending the patient.

However it should be noted that USE OF CERTAIN MEDICINES, while taking ACE inhibitors with certain other drugs may affect the way the drugs work or may increase the chance of side effects.This has to be inquired from your Doctor, though generally it does not make very serious side effects. doctor. -

Answer 2

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Answer 3

The first step in managing hypertension is to give a patient single drug for a mild elevation of BP( for doctors we call it by stages).

The second step is done if the first failed. And this is by giving another pill of a different category anti-hypertensive agent or by a combination pills of two different categories. Some also doubles the dose of the drug in the first step and that also is possibly effective.

Third step is to try to lessen the pills by bringing the patient if possible to the first step. Therefore, the compliance of the person to treatment is high because of the lower costs of medications. But, this is by trial attempt of the physician.

Fourth, is the maintenance of the pills. Always remember, at all stages, diet (low fat, low salt, and low sugar), exercise, a balanced diet and water are necessary.

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Answer 4

You should avoid Ca channel blockers, while using ACE inhibitors. Consult your doctor regarding beta blockers, as he knows your physical status.

Yes Ca Blockers can give you complications in presence of ACE inhibitors.