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GENERAL INFORMATION/ OVERVIEW
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An overview of polypharmacy
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You could be exposed to the problems of taking more than a few
medicines. This leaflet advises what you should know and do.
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High blood pressure- patient awareness and self care
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Melayu
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தமிழ்
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Causes of high blood pressure; advice on blood pressure control and
taking your blood pressure at home
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MEDICINES RELATED INFORMATION
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Overview of high blood pressure medicines
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Melayu
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中文
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தமிழ்
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Types of medicines used and advice on taking the medicines
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Medicines for lowering high blood pressure
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ACE Inhibitors
(eg Lisinopril, Enalapril, Captopril, Perindopril)
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Melayu
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தமிழ்
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Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers
(eg Losartan)
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Melayu
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中文
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தமிழ்
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Vasodilators
(eg Hydralazine)
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Melayu
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中文
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தமிழ்
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Alpha Adrenergic Blockers
(eg Prazosin)
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Melayu
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中文
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தமிழ்
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Beta Blockers
(eg Atenolol, Bisoprolol, Propranolol)
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தமிழ்
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Calcium Channel Blockers
(eg Diltiazem, Nifedipine, Amlodipine, Verapamil)
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中文
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தமிழ்
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Diuretics
(eg Hydrochlorothiazide, Furosemide, Indapamide)
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தமிழ்
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Medicines for lowering lipid
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Lipid Lowering Medicines
(eg Statins: Simvastatin, Atorvastatin, Pravastatin, Lovastatin
Fibrates: Fenofibrate, Gemfibrozil.
Fat-Binding Agent: Cholestyramine
Nicotinic Acid Group: Nicotinic Acid) |
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Medicines for blood thinning
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Warfarin
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தமிழ்
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Anti-Platelets Medicines
(eg Aspirin, Ticlopidine, Dipyridamole) |
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தமிழ்
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Medicines for angina ("heart pain/ chest pain")
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Trimetazidine
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தமிழ்
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Nitrates
(eg Glyceryl Trinitrate, Isosorbide Dinitrate/ Mononitrate) |
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Medicines for irregular heart beat
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| Anti-Arrhythmic Agents |
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Medicines for diabetes
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Oral Anti-Diabetic Agents
(eg Biguanide: Metformin
Sulphonylureas: Glipizide, Glibenclamide, Gliclazide,Tolbutamide
alpha-Glucosidase Inhibitors: Acarbose
Thiazolidinediones: Rosiglitazone)
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தமிழ்
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| Insulin |
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Medicine for heart failure and irregular heart beat
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| Digoxin |
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Medicines for thyroid conditions
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| Thyroxine |
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தமிழ்
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Anti-Thyroid Medications
(eg Carbimazole, Propylthiouracil) |
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Medicines for central nervous system
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Atypical Anti-Psychotics
(eg Risperidone)
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中文
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தமிழ்
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Conventional Anti-Psychotics
(eg Haloperidol, Chlorpromazine, Trifluoperazine)
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Anti-Depressant Medications
(eg Fluoxetine, Amitriptyline, Imipramine, Fluvoxamine, Dothiepin)
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中文
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தமிழ்
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Lithium
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தமிழ்
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Benzodiazepines
(eg Lorazepam, Diazepam)
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தமிழ்
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Medicines for asthma
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Asthma Relievers
(eg Salbutamol) |
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தமிழ்
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Medicines for rheumatoid arthritis
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Penicillamine
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தமிழ்
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Methotrexate
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中文
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தமிழ்
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Corticosteroids
(eg Prednisolone, Hydrocortisone, Fludrocortisone) |
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தமிழ்
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Medicines for enlarged prostate
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| Prazosin |
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Medicine for breast cancer
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| Tamoxifen |
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Medicines for reducing excessive acid in the stomach
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Antacids
(eg Magnesium Carbonate/ Trisilicate)
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H2 Antagonist
(eg Famotidine, Cimetidine)
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Proton Pump Inhibitors
(eg Omeprazole)
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Medicines for diarrhoea and constipation
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Laxatives
(eg Lactulose, Senna, Bisacodyl)
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Anti-Diarrhoea
(eg Charcoal, Diphenoxylate with Atropine, Oral Rehydration Salt)
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Medicines for cough and cold
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Anti-Histamines
(eg Loratadine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydroxyzine, Promethazine)
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中文
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Dry Cough
(eg Dextromethorphan, Promethazine, Codeine)
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中文
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தமிழ்
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Wet Cough
(eg Diphenhydramine, Guaiphenesin) |
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Medicines for nausea
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