Nifedipine for a Healthy Heart

Tired of having high blood pressure? Talk to your doctor about taking Nifedipine (Procardia). What is Nifedipine (Procardia), and what does it do? Nifedipine (Procardia) is a calcium channel blocker. Nifedipine (Procardia) is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension), chest pain (angina), and pulmonary hypertension. It relaxes the blood vessels and thus reduces blood […]

Diltiazem to Improve Your High Blood Pressure

Experiencing high blood pressure and chest pain? Diltiazem (Cardizem) might help you. What is Diltiazem (Cardizem), and what does it do? Diltiazem (Cardizem) is a calcium channel blocker (CCB). It relaxes your heart and blood arteries. As a result, oxygen is more easily supplied to the blood, and thus chest pain often disappears. Diltiazem (Cardizem) is […]

Amlodipine: What You Need to Know

High blood pressure? Consider taking Amlodipine (Norvasc), and see how it works on your body. What is Amlodipine (Norvasc), and what does it do? Amlodipine (Norvasc) is a calcium channel blocker (CCB). Amlodipine (Norvasc) is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and chest pain (angina).  Amlodipine (Norvasc) relaxes the heart muscle and helps blood arteries […]