Choosing the best drug for a particular patient Whichever approach you use in beginning (or changing) antihypertensive therapy, you should evaluate your patient for characteristics that will predict a favorable or unfavorable response (Table 2). Table 2. Factors To Consider When Choosing An Antihypertensive Agent Dosing Frequency Quality Of Life Cost Possibility Of Pregnancy Age [...]
CLONIDINE (KLOE-ni-deen) Other Names for this Medication: Catapres®, Dixarit® (Brand Names) Appearance Dixarit® – small, blue, sugar coated tablets containing 0.025 mg Clonidine Catapres® and generics – white tablet containing 0.1 mg Clonidine and orange tablet containing 0.2mg Clonidine Why this Medication is Used Clonidine is used to treat high blood pressure and hot flashes. [...]
Four out of six common blood pressure medicines are less effective for patients who live in the south-eastern region of the United States, an area known to have a higher rate of strokes, than they are for residents outside the area, a new study shows. High blood pressure is the main cause of strokes. Dr. [...]
