Heart Health

Ranitidine Relief is known as a histamine 2 receptor antagonist type of medication. The medication works by reducing the amount of acid produced in the stomach. The extra strength tablets can be used to treat duodenal or gastric ulcerations. Some patients may also use the medication to treat Zollinger-Ellison syndrome and a condition called gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), where stomach acid backs up from the stomach into the esophagus and causes heartburn.

Luprac containing the active ingredient trasemide or torsemide is considered a loop diuretic (water pill) type of medication. The medication works by removing excess fluid and salt through urine while minimizing potassium loss. By treating edema in patients with a history of kidney disease, liver disease or heart failure, it can decrease the risk of symptoms such as shortness of breath and swelling of the arms, legs and abdomen. Some people may also take the drug is smaller doses to treat hypertension (high blood pressure).

Atacand works by blocking certain natural substances in the body to allow easier blood flow and enabling the heart to pump blood more efficiently by relaxing the blood vessels. The tablets can be taken alone or along with other medication to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and congestive heart failure. Controlling high blood pressure can help reduce the risk of heart attacks, strokes and kidney problems.

Lipitor containing the active ingredient atorvastatin should be used along with a proper diet, weight loss and exercise to reduce the risk of strokes, heart attacks and other heart diseases caused by high cholesterol. The tablets belong to a class of medication called HMG CoA reductase inhibitors (statins). It works by slowing the production of cholesterol produced by the liver and decrease the amount of cholesterol that may build up on the walls of the arteries that block blood flow to the brain, heart and other parts of the body.