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Forum - RESPeRATE Support Forum
Topic - Use of Resperate
Is it possible to use the machine by several people and keep infomation manually or do we have to buy either dual or single machines?
Your questions about high blood pressure are answered by our board certified doctor. Browse through hundreds of helpful answers or ask your own question in our Ask Dr. Rowena page. Here’s a recent question:.
ACE inhibitor and kidney function
Topic - Taking BP Meds
Q: I just had my blood screening and my potassium is 5.2 mmol/l. It exceeds the normal range 3.5-5.0 mmol/l. My doctor prescribed Perindopril Erbumine 4 mg/per day for me. Does the increased potassium in my blood affect my kidneys?
A: The drug you are on is used to treat high blood pressure. It is in the category known as an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. The drug can cause an increase in blood potassium levels and hurt the kidneys. Since your doctor is checking your blood levels, it is likely your kidney function is being closely...
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Medication: Cardura/ doxazosin (Alpha blocker)
Topic - Medication: Cardura/ doxazosin (Alpha blocker)
How Cardura Reduces Blood Pressure
Cardura XL (doxazosin) is one of a class of blood pressure medication called Alpha Adrenergic Blockers or Alpha Blockers.
Alpha blockers cause the blood vessels (veins and arteries) to relax and expand, which allows blood to pass more easily through them.
Other Alpha Blockers include Flomax, Minipress, Hytrin and Uroxatral.
Although these medications are beneficial, many times they are not enough to control your blood pressure.
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