Heart & Blood Pressure
Calcium channel blockers, ACE inhibitors, ARBs and combination tablets for blood pressure, heart failure and angina fill this range. Norvasc, Coversyl and Exforge are among the recognised names here.
Micardis Hct
Telmisartan, Hydrochlorothiazide
40mg + 12.5mg · 80mg + 12.5mg
Telmisartan and hydrochlorothiazide tablets for high blood pressure. One part relaxes blood vessels, the other removes extra fluid.
Diovan Hct
Valsartan, Hydrochlorothiazide
80mg + 12.5mg · 160mg + 12.5mg
Valsartan and hydrochlorothiazide tablets for high blood pressure. One part relaxes vessels, the other sheds extra fluid.
Key points
- Hypertension guidance covers blood pressure measurement, cardiovascular risk assessment and staged antihypertensive treatment.
- Heart failure guidance groups medicines into ACE inhibitors or ARBs, beta blockers, mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists and SGLT2 inhibitors, depending on the person’s situation.
- Blood pressure and heart failure overlap as conditions, but each follows its own assessment and monitoring approach.
- Four combination tablets here pair an ARB, or a calcium channel blocker in Exforge’s case, with a second ingredient: Micardis HCT, Diovan HCT, Exforge and Hyzaar.
Calcium channel blockers, ACE inhibitors, ARBs and combinations
Amlodipine is the calcium channel blocker in Norvasc, listed for hypertension, coronary artery disease and stable angina. Coversyl contains perindopril, an ACE inhibitor also listed for stable coronary artery disease. Sartel and Cozaar are ARBs, containing telmisartan and losartan. Valsartan is the ARB paired with amlodipine in Exforge and with hydrochlorothiazide in Diovan HCT.
Heart failure, angina and other cardiovascular medicines
Entresto is listed for heart failure. Aldactone (spironolactone) and Lasix (furosemide) are listed for hypertension and fluid retention, and Aldactone also for heart failure. Imdur (isosorbide mononitrate) is listed for angina, while Inderal (propranolol) is listed for hypertension, angina, migraine and essential tremor. Bystolic, Coreg and Lonitab are also listed for hypertension, with Coreg additionally listed for heart failure and left ventricular dysfunction, and Nexletol is listed here for high cholesterol rather than blood pressure.
Further reading
Which heart and blood pressure tablets can I buy on Direct Meds?
Direct Meds lists 17 heart and blood pressure medicines. Together they contain 15 different active ingredients, including hydrochlorothiazide, valsartan and amlodipine. Examples include Norvasc and Coversyl; all 17 medicines are listed on this page.
What do heart and blood pressure medicines treat?
Between them, the heart and blood pressure medicines on Direct Meds are used for hypertension, heart failure, oedema, angina pectoris and stroke prevention.
What form do heart and blood pressure medicines come in?
They come as tablets. The strengths are listed on each product page.
How do I choose between the heart and blood pressure medicines on Direct Meds?
Start with the active ingredient: there are 15 different ones in this range. Products with the same active ingredients contain the same medicine. Compare their strength, form and price per tablet. Each product page's details table lists uses, how quickly it works, side effects and interactions. If you take other medicines, are pregnant or have a long-term condition, check with a doctor or pharmacist first.
Are these heart and blood pressure medicines brand-name or generic?
Mostly generic. Names such as Norvasc and Coversyl identify the medicine: you receive a generic with the same active ingredient and strength. Others, such as Sartel and Lonitab, are listed under their own names; for these you receive a branded generic or generic with the same active ingredient, depending on stock.
What you will receive →How are heart and blood pressure medicines priced?
Compare each medicine, strength and pack on its product page. Prices are shown in rand, converted from US dollars, so the final rand total can change with the exchange rate. Larger packs usually cost less per tablet.
Payment and prices →Are heart and blood pressure medicines available over the counter in South Africa?
Yes, online. Direct Meds does not ask for a prescription to order heart and blood pressure medicines. We are a broker, not a dispensing pharmacy. We arrange orders and delivery with our affiliated supplier on your behalf.
Ordering without a prescription →Can I order heart and blood pressure medicines online in South Africa?
Yes. Choose a product, strength and pack, then check out. Our affiliated supplier delivers across South Africa. Estimated delivery is 7 days with Express Delivery, which includes online tracking, or up to 3 weeks with Regular Delivery.
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