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Lotensin; Lotensin HCT (in combo with HCTZ)

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Generic Name: Benazepril
Class: Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitors
Indications: Heart failure; Hypertensions
Special Considerations: Avoid use in pregnant pt (BW); May cause angioedema and dry cough
Dosage Forms: Oral liquid, oral solid

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Capoten

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Generic Name: Captopril
Class: Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitors
Indications: Heart failure; Hypertension
Special Considerations: Avoid use in pregnant pt (BW); May casue angioedema and dry cough; Take on an empty stomach
Dosage Forms: Oral solid

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Vasotec

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Generic Name: Enalapril Enalaprilat (IV)
Class: Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitors
Indications: Heart failure; Hypertension
Special Considerations: Avoid use in pregnant pt (BW); May cause angioedema and dry cough
Dosage Forms: Injectable, oral liquid, oral solid

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Monopril

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Generic Name: Fosinopril
Class: Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitors
Indications: Heart failure; Hypertension
Special Considerations: Avoid use in pregnant pt (BW); May cause angioedema and dry cough
Dosage Forms: Oral solid

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Prinivil; Prinzide (in combo with HCTZ)

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Generic Name: Lisinopril
Class: Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitors
Indications: Heart failure, hypertension
Special Considerations: Avoid use in pregnant pt (BW); May cause angioedema and dry cough
Dosage Forms: Oral liquid, oral solid

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Accupril

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Generic Name: Quinapril
Class: Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitors
Indications: Heart failure; Hypertension
Special Considerations: Avoid use in pregnant pt (BW); May cause angioedema and dry cough
Dosage Forms: Oral solid

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Altace

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Generic Name: Ramipril
Class: Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitors
Indications: Heart failure; Hypertension
Special Considerations: Avoid use in pregnant pt (BW); May cause angioedema and dry cough
Dosage Forms: Oral solid

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Edarbi; Edarbyclor (in combo with chlorthalidone)

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Generic Name: Azilsartan
Class: Angiotensin Receptor Blockers (ARBs)
Indications: Hypertension
Special Considerations: Avoid use in pregnant pt (BW); May cause angioedema
Dosage Forms: Oral solid

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Atacand; Atacand HCT (in combo with HCTZ)

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Generic Name: Candesartan
Class: Angiotensin Receptor Blockers (ARBs)
Indications: Hypertension
Special Considerations: Avoid in pregnant pt (BW); May cause angioedema
Dosage Forms: Oral solid

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Avapro; Avalide (in combo with HCTZ)

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Generic Name: Irbesartan
Class: Angiotensin Receptor Blockers (ARBs)
Indications: Hypertension
Special Considerations: Avoid use in pregnant pt (BW); May cause angioedema
Dosage Forms: Oral solid

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Cozaar; Hyzaar (in combo with HCTZ)

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Generic Name: Losartan
Class: Angiotensin Receptor Blockers (ARBs)
Indications: Hypertension
Special Considerations: Avoid use in pregnant pt (BW); May cause angioedema
Dosage Forms: Oral solid

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Benicar; Benicar HCT (in combo with HCTZ)

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Generic Name: Olmesartan
Class: Angiotensin Receptor Blockers (ARBs)
Indications: Hypertension
Special Considerations: Avoid use in pregnant pt (BW); May cause angioedema
Dosage Forms: oral solid

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Micardis; Micardis HCT (in combo with HCTZ)

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Generic Name: Telmisartan
Class: Angiotensin Receptor Blocker (ARBs)
Indications: Hypertension
Special Considerations: Avoid in pregnant pt (BW); May cause angioedema
Dosage Forms: Oral solid

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Diovan; Diocan HCT (in combo with HCTZ)

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Generic Name: Valsartan
Class: Angiotensin Receptor Blockers (ARBs)
Indications: Heart failure; Hypertension
Special Considerations: Avoid use in pregnant pt (BW); May cause angioedema
Dosage Forms: Oral liquid, oral solid

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Cardura

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Generic Name: Doxazosin
Class: Alpha-1 Blockers
Indications: Hypertension
Special Considerations: Beers med; Extended-release version should be taken with food
Dosage Forms: Oral solid

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Minipress

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Generic Name: Prazosin
Class: Alpha-1 Blockers
Indications: Hypertension
Special Considerations: Beers med; May cause drowsiness
Dosage Forms: Oral solid

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Hytrin

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Generic Name: Terazosin
Class: Alpha-1 Blockers
Indications: Hypertension
Special Considerations: Beers med; May cause headache
Dosage Forms: Oral solid

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Catapres

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Generic Name: Clonidine
Class: Alpha-2 Agonists
Indications: Hypertension
Special Considerations: Beers med; May cause orthostatic hypotension
Dosage Forms: Injectable, oral solid, topical

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Aldomet

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Generic Name: Methyldopa; Methyldopate (V)
Class: Alpha-2 Agonists
Indications: Hypertension
Special Considerations: Beers med; Interacts with MAOI meds (linezolid, selegiline, etc)
Dosage Forms: Injectable, oral solid

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Apresoline

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Generic Name: Hydralazine
Class: Vasodilators
Indications: Hypertension
Special Considerations: LASA drug with hydroxyzine; May cause heart palpitations
Dosage Forms: Injectable; Oral solid

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Tenormin; Tenoretic (in combo with chlorthalidone)

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Generic Name: Atenolol
Class: Beta-Blockers
Indications: Hypertension
Special Considerations: High alert med; HR will be monitored; Shouldn’t be stopped abruptly
Dosage Forms: Oral solid

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Zebeta; Ziac (in combo with HCTZ)

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Generic Name: Bisoprolol
Class: Beta-Blocker
Indications: Hypertension
Special Considerations: High alert med; HR will be monitored; Shouldn’t be stopped abruptly
Dosage Forms: Oral solid

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Coreg

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Generic Name: Carvedilol
Class: Beta-Blocker
Indications: Heart failure; Hypertension
Special Considerations: Avoid in pt with asthma or COPD; High alert med; HR will be monitored; Should be taken with food; Shouldn’t be stopped abruptly
Dosage Forms: Oral solid

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Brevibloc

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Generic Name: Esmolol
Class: Beta-Blocker
Indications: Hypertension
Special Considerations: High alert med; HR will be monitored
Dosage Forms: Injectable

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Trandate
Generic Name: Labetalol Class: Beta-Blocker Indications: Hypertension Special Considerations: Avoid in pt with asthma or COPD; High alert med; HR will be monitored; Shouldn't be stopped abruptly Dosage Forms: Injectable; Oral solid
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Lopressor (tartrate salt); Toprol-XL (succinate salt)
Generic Name: Metoprolol Class: Beta-Blocker Indications: Heart failure; Hypertension Special Considerations: High alert med; HR will be monitored; LASA with Topamax; Oral dosage forms should be taken with food; Tartrate salt is immediate release; Succinate salt is extended release; Shouldn't be stopped abruptly Dosage Forms: Injectable, oral liquid, oral solid
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Corgard
Generic Name: Nadolol Class: Beta-Blocker Indications: Hypertension Special Considerations: Avoid in pt with asthma or COPD; HR will be monitored; Shouldn't be stopped abruptly Dosage Forms: Oral solid
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Bystolic
Generic Name: Nebivolol Class: Beta-Blocker Indications: Hypertension Special Considerations: High alert med; HR will be monitored; Shouldn't be stopped abruptly Dosage Forms: Oral solid
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Inderal
Generic Name: Propranolol Class: Beta-Blocker Indications: Heart failure; Hypertension Special Considerations: High alert med; Avoid in pt with asthma or COPD; HR will be monitored; Oral liquid should be taken with food; Shouldn't be stopped abruptly Dosage Forms: Injectable, oral liquid, oral solid
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Norvasc
Generic Name: Amlodipine Class: Calcium Channel Blocker Indications: Hypertension Special Considerations: May cause edema Dosage Forms: Oral liquid; Oral solid
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Cleviprex
Generic Name: Clevidipine Class: Calcium Channel Blocker Indications: Hypertension Special Considerations: Avoid in pt with an egg or soy allergy Dosage Forms: Injectable
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Cardizem
Generic Name: Diltiazem Class: Calcium Channel Blocker Indications: Heart failure; Hypertension Special Considerations: Beers med; Interacts with grapefruit; High alert med; HR will be monitored; May cause edema Dosage Forms: Injectable, oral solid
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Cardene
Generic Name: Nicardipine Class: Calcium Channel Blockers Indications: Hypertension Special Considerations: Interacts with grapefruit; LASA with nifedipine; May cause edema Dosage Forms: Injectable; Oral solid
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Plendil
Generic Name: Felodipine Class: Calcium Channel Blocker Indications: Hypertension Special Considerations: Interacts with grapefruit; May cause edema Dosage Forms: Oral solid
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Adalat CC
Generic Name: Nifedipine Class: Calcium Channel Blockers Indications: Hypertension Special Considerations: Beers med; Interacts with grapefruit; LASA with nicardipine; May cause edema Dosage Forms: Oral solid
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Calan
Generic Name: Verapamil Class: Calcium Channel Blockers Indications: Hypertension Special Considerations: Beers med; High alert med; Interacts with grapefruit; May cause edema Dosage Forms: Injectable; Oral solid
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Lotrel
Generic Name: Amlodipine/ Benazepril Class: Amlodipine (Calcium channel blocker)/ Benazepril (ACE inhibitor) Indications: Hypertension Special Considerations: See individual considerations Dosage Forms: Oral solid
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Azor
Generic Name: Amlodipine/ Olmesartan Class: Amlodipine (calcium channel blocker)/ Olmesartan (ARB) Indications: Hypertension Special Considerations: See individual considerations Dosage Forms: Oral solid
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Exforge
Generic Name: Amlodipine/ Valsartan Class: Amlodipine (calcium channel inhibitor)/ Valsartan (ARB) Indications: Hypertension Special Considerations: See individual considerations Dosage Forms: Oral solid
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Exforge HCT
Generic Name: Amlodipine/ Valsartan/ Hydrochlorothiazide Class: Amlodipine (calcium channel blocker)/ Valsartan (ARB)/ Hydrochlorothiazide (thiazide diuretic) Indications: Hypertension Special Considerations: See individual considerations Dosage Forms: Oral solid
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Tribenzor
Generic Name: Olmesartan/ Amlodipine/ Hydrochlorothiazide Class: Olmesartan (ARB)/ Amlodipine (calcium channel blocker)/ Hydrochlorothiazide (thiazide diuretic) Indications: Hypertension Special Considerations: See individual considerations Dosage Forms: Oral solid

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