Grapefruit and other related citrus, like Seville oranges, tangelos, minneolas and pummelos, contain furanocoumarins -- a group of compounds that interfere with the intestinal absorption of many drugs. Decreased absorption can persist for up to 72...
Nifedipine, also known as Adalat, Procardia and Nifedical XL and CC, belongs to a family of drugs known as calcium channel blockers. It is commonly prescribed for the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure) and angina (chest pain). They...
A variety of medicines are available to treat high blood pressure and they are categorized into different classes or groups, depending on how they work. These medicines are listed by groups with brand names and their generic names according to...
Calcium channel blockers (CCBs) are used in the control and management of angina, hypertension and arrhythmias, such as supraventricular tachycardia. The three classes of calcium channel blockers are represented by verapamil (phenylalkylamine),...
Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the blood vessels. Sometimes, this force can be so high that not enough blood can flow through the vessels. This may increase the chances of having a heart attack or stroke. In some instances,...
Even the best employees cannot perform well without clear, consistent communication up, down and across the hierarchy of an organization. Employee communication requires a venue for bilateral exchange of information between management and workers...
The liver functions to process and eliminate metabolic wastes. It produces numerous substances that are essential to good health. It also metabolizes many medications and purifies the body from environmental toxins. Practitioners of alternative...
According to The University of Virginia Health System, premature labor is labor that begins before the 37th week of pregnancy. While most babies are born after this time, premature labor can pose many health risks for infants. These risks vary...
Vitamin D supplements are needed by people who do not get sufficient sunlight. According to the Office of Dietary Supplements at the National Institutes of Health, the body makes vitamin D after exposure to ultraviolet rays from the sun. However,...
Calcium is necessary for the heart to function properly. Special channels allow calcium to flow into heart muscle cells to help it operate. Blood vessel walls also transport calcium, but calcium in these vessels can constrict them, reducing their...
Calcium channel blocker describes a classification of medications doctors prescribe to treat several different cardiovascular conditions that affect the heart and blood vessels. Although generic medications often provide the advantage of cost...
A large selection of medicines to treat high blood pressure is currently available. The National Institutes of Health maintains a list of the most commonly used oral medications. Generic names are listed with generic and brand name availability,...
High blood pressure or hypertension, is a medical condition in which the force of the blood pumping through the arteries is dangerously high. According to MedlinePlus, high blood pressure increases your risk of a stroke, cardiovascular disease,...
Chemicals in grapefruit can interact with a surprising number of medications, a fact discovered only in 1989. Grapefruit interferes with medications by blocking the action of an enzyme, CYP3A4, which reduces medication absorption. Blocking the...
Untreated high blood pressure (pressure within the arteries) leads to major organ damage. According to the American Heart Association, possible complications of high blood pressure (HBP) include heart disease, such as angina, heart attacks and...
