Monthly Archives: February 2009

Type of Drug: Antihypertensives; drugs used to lower high blood pressure. Uses of The Combinations: To treat high blood pressure. Used with other drugs when adequate control is not achieved by a single drug. Guidelines for Use: Dosage is individualized. … Continue reading →

Type of Drug: Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEls); drugs used to lower blood pressure. How the Drug Works: Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) is involved in certain chemical reactions that constrict (narrow) blood vessels and cause sodium and fluid retention by … Continue reading →

laxatives promote bowel emptying. Nonprescription laxatives are frequently misued due to lack of understanding of normal bowel function. Restrict self ­ medication to short-term therapy of constipation. Chronic use of laxatives (particularly stimulants) may lead to dependence. Prior to laxative … Continue reading →