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38 years
L have prosure plood my dr give nodulul and hipril a l
Aug 20, 2014

Dr. Rania Mousa General Medicine
High blood pressure is a common condition in which the force of the blood against your artery walls is high enough that it may eventually cause health problems, such as heart disease.

Blood pressure is determined by the amount of blood your heart pumps and the amount of resistance to blood flow in your arteries. The more blood your heart pumps and the narrower your arteries, the higher your blood pressure.

HIPRIL is Amlodipine; Belongs to the class of selective dihydropyridine derivative calcium-channel blockers with mainly vascular effects. Used in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases.
Lisinopril; Belongs to the class of ACE inhibitors. Used in the treatment of cardiovascular disease.

Amlodipine (as besylate, mesylate or maleate) is a long-acting calcium channel blocker (dihydropyridine class) used as an anti-hypertensive and in the treatment of angina. Like other calcium channel blockers, amlodipine acts by relaxing the smooth muscle in the arterial wall, decreasing peripheral resistance and hence reducing blood pressure; in angina it increases blood flow to the heart muscle.

it is indicated in mild to moderate hypertension.
what is the other medicine you want to ask about .

however tips if your blood pressure is high:

>Eat healthy foods. , which emphasizes fruits, vegetables, whole grains and low-fat dairy foods. Get plenty of potassium, which can help prevent and control high blood pressure. Eat less saturated fat and total fat.

>Decrease the salt in your diet.
Otherwise healthy people in your age can aim for 2,300 mg a day or less. While you can reduce the amount of salt you eat by putting down the saltshaker, you should also pay attention to the amount of salt that's in the processed foods you eat, such as canned soups or frozen dinners.

>Maintain a healthy weight. If you're overweight, losing even (2.3 kilograms) can lower your blood pressure.

>Increase physical activity. Regular physical activity can help lower your blood pressure and keep your weight under control. Strive for at least 30 minutes of physical activity a day.

>Limit alcohol. Even if you're healthy, alcohol can raise your blood pressure. If you choose to drink alcohol, do so in moderation. For healthy adults, that means up to one drink a day for women of all ages and men older than age 65, and up to two drinks a day for men age 65 and younger.

>Don't smoke. Tobacco injures blood vessel walls and speeds up the process of hardening of the arteries. If you smoke, ask your doctor to help you quit.

>Manage stress. Reduce stress as much as possible. Practice healthy coping techniques, such as muscle relaxation and deep breathing. Getting plenty of sleep can help, too.

>Monitor your blood pressure at home. Home blood pressure monitoring can help you keep closer tabs on your blood pressure, show if medication is working, and even alert you and your doctor to potential complications.

>If your blood pressure is under control, you may be able to make fewer visits to your doctor if you monitor your blood pressure at home.

>Practice relaxation or slow, deep breathing. Practice taking deep, slow breaths to help relax.
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