These Are Medications Prescribed For Heart Disease
These are the medications that I am taking and
that my doctor prescribed for me. Each patient is different, with
different medical needs. I am writing this for educational purposes
only.
These are prescribed to reduce blood pressure, angina, the heart
rate, cholesterol, and to reduce blood clotting.
To Reduce Angina
- Nitrates - to dilate the veins and the arteries, this
includes nitroglycerin patches, tablets, and sprays. Isorsobide
which also decreases the workload of the heart. I take an isorsobide
morning and night, I wear a patch, and I take nitroglycerin under
my tongue when the pains are very severe.
- Beta blockers' - which slows the heartbeat, decreases
the blood pressure, and reduces the contraction strength of the
heart muscle. I am taking Coreg. Coreg's generic name is carvedilol
with brand names in different countries like Dilitrend, Dimitone,
and Kredex.
- Calcium channel blockers- they inhibit the ability of
calcium atoms to enter the heart muscle and blood vessel cells,
this reduces oxygen demand, and decreases high blood pressure.
I am taking Norvasc
Medications to Reduce LDL and Total Cholesterol
ZOCOR, Zetia are two medications used to reduce the amount of
cholesterol in the blood. I am taking both.
To Increase HDL and to Iinhibit VLDL-
Niacin which isn't really a medication but a vitamin, at very
high doses that are effective in increasing HDL a prescription is
needed.
To Reduce High blood pressure
I am taking Norvasc, which is a calcium channel blocker as I described
earlier.
To Reduce Blood Clotting:
PLAVIX which is proven to help keep platelets from sticking together
and forming clots. This helps blood flow more easily, reducing the
risk of a future heart attack or stroke.
Aspirin which is an anti platelet it inhibits the normal function
of the platelets which are involve in the clotting of the blood.
To reduce Homocysteine
Folic acid this is also a vitamin. For increased dosages a prescription
is needed.
Why should the need to live on medications ever arise?
Why can't we take the necessary precautions to avoid heart disease
in the first place, before the need for medications ever arises.
These are things that you can do to avoid the risk of developing
heart disease and begin living a healthy lifestyle.
- Reducing stress through various relaxation techniques
- Controlling your blood
pressure, through diets exercises, relaxation, vitamins and
medications if the need arises
- Reducing your cholesterol levels through exercise, vitamins,
natural cures, and statins if prescribed to do so by your doctor.
Whatever steps you take to improve your health you will never regret!
Why wait till its too late, begin living a heart
healthy lifestyle now. and start doing aerobic exercises for
heart health.
Disclaimer: The information
that I am writing on these pages are for educational purposes only,
and are intended to inspire us to learn more about heart disease.
By doing so we can learn how to eliminate the leading cause of death,
and create a better life for us and our children. I am only a heart
patient, in no way should what I am writing, replace any medical
advice given to you by your doctors.
back to top medications
|
