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Nitroglycerin Patch [English] Permalink Public
Nitroglycerin is in a group of medicines called nitrates. It is used for people with coronary artery disease or heart disease. It reduces the number of times a person has chest pain (angina). Also, it improves blood flow for people with heart failure. Brand names for this medicine include Minitran®, Nitro-Dur®, Transderm-Nitro®, Trinipatch®. (English) Colour
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262766Dihydropyridine Calcium Channel Blockers [English] Permalink Public
Calcium Channel Blockers (DHP CCBs) are use to prevent chest pain (angina) and to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). This group of medicines include amlodipine (Norvasc®), felodipine (Renedil®, Plendil®), nifedipine (Adalat XL®). (English) Colour
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262763Nitrates [English] Permalink Public
Nitrates are used to give instant relief from chest pain (angina). They come in spray or tablet form and have nitroglycerin as the ingredient. This group of medicines include nitroglycerin spray (Apo-Nitroglycerin®, Mylan-Nitro®, RHO-Nitro®, Nitrolingual®) and nitroglycerin sublingual tablet (Nitrostat®). (English) Colour
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262765Non-Dihydropyridine Calcium Channel Blockers [English] Permalink Public
This type of Calcium Channel Blockers (Non-DHP CCBs) are use to slow the heart rate in atrial fibrillation and other irregular heart rhythms (arrhythmias), to prevent chest pain (angina), to treat high blood pressure (hypertension), and to prevent migraine headaches. This group of medicines include Diltiazem (Tiazac®, Cardizem®), Verapamil (Isoptin®). (English) Colour
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262767Beta-Blockers: acebutolol, atenolol, bisprplol, labetalol, metorplol, nadolol, propranolol, and sotalol [English] Permalink Public
Explains what beta-blockers are, how they work, reasons for taking, how to take this type of medicine and possible side effects. (English) Colour
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262761Anti-platelet Medicine: Enteric Coated ASA (Aspirin®) [English] Permalink Public
Patient information on Anti-Platelet Agents - Enteric Coated ASA (Aspirin®) which reduces heart attacks and stroke risks, and prevents blood clots inside stents. Also relieves fever, pain, and inflammation. (English) Colour
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262759The Combination of Hydralazine and Nitrate [English] Permalink Public
This is a medication information for heart failure clients that are taking this combination of medication from the BC Heart Failure Network. (English) Colour
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264760Heart Failure Medications: A Patient and Caregiver Guide [English] Permalink Public
This guide has been created to: explain what medications may be recommended to treat your symptoms and improve your quality of life, support your conversations with your health care team, including doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and others, and help you ensure that you receive the best heart failure care available by understanding practice guidelines and advocating for them in your care. (English)
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