Medicines

Benefits & Uses:

• Specifically designed to manage high blood pressure (hypertension).
• May lower the risk of stroke in people aged 55 or older who have heart disease or are at risk of developing it.
• Can be used as a cardiovascular preventive agent for patients who are unable to take ACE inhibitors.
• Potential benefits of long-term use include the decreased likelihood of hospitalization for angina and nonfatal myocardial infarction.