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GENERAL INFORMATION/ OVERVIEW

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.

High blood pressure- patient awareness and self care

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Causes of high blood pressure; advice on blood pressure control and
taking your blood pressure at home

 

MEDICINES RELATED INFORMATION

Overview of high blood pressure medicines

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Types of medicines used and advice on taking the medicines

Medicines for lowering high blood pressure

ACE Inhibitors
(eg Lisinopril, Enalapril, Captopril, Perindopril)

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Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers
(eg Losartan)

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Vasodilators
(eg Hydralazine)

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Alpha Adrenergic Blockers
(eg Prazosin)

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Beta Blockers
(eg Atenolol, Bisoprolol, Propranolol)

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Calcium Channel Blockers
(eg Diltiazem, Nifedipine, Amlodipine, Verapamil)

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Diuretics
(eg Hydrochlorothiazide, Furosemide, Indapamide)


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Medicines for lowering lipid

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

Warfarin

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Anti-Platelets Medicines
(eg Aspirin, Ticlopidine, Dipyridamole)

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Medicines for angina ("heart pain/ chest pain")

Trimetazidine

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Nitrates
(eg Glyceryl Trinitrate, Isosorbide Dinitrate/ Mononitrate)

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Medicines for irregular heart beat

Anti-Arrhythmic Agents

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Medicines for diabetes

Oral Anti-Diabetic Agents
(eg Biguanide: Metformin
Sulphonylureas: Glipizide, Glibenclamide, Gliclazide,Tolbutamide
alpha-Glucosidase Inhibitors: Acarbose
Thiazolidinediones: Rosiglitazone)

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Insulin

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Medicine for heart failure and irregular heart beat

Digoxin

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Medicines for thyroid conditions

Thyroxine

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Anti-Thyroid Medications
(eg Carbimazole, Propylthiouracil)

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Medicines for central nervous system

Atypical Anti-Psychotics
(eg Risperidone)

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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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Lithium

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Benzodiazepines
(eg Lorazepam, Diazepam)

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Medicines for asthma

Asthma Relievers
(eg Salbutamol)

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Medicines for rheumatoid arthritis

Penicillamine

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Methotrexate

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Corticosteroids
(eg Prednisolone, Hydrocortisone, Fludrocortisone)

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Medicines for enlarged prostate

 

Prazosin

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Medicine for breast cancer

Tamoxifen

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Medicines for reducing excessive acid in the stomach

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

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

Anti-Histamines
(eg Loratadine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydroxyzine, Promethazine)

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Dry Cough
(eg Dextromethorphan, Promethazine, Codeine)

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Wet Cough
(eg Diphenhydramine, Guaiphenesin)

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Medicines for nausea

(eg Promethazine)

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These medication information leaflets are intended for use as a guide only. If you have any questions on the medicines you are currently taking, you may consult our polyclinic pharmacists for more information.

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