MEDICATION INFORMATION

Learn about your commonly prescribed medications

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Amlodipine

Used for: High Blood Pressure

How it works: Relaxes blood vessels to improve blood flow and lower blood pressure

Common dose: 2.5mg-10mg once daily

Atorvastatin

Used for: High Cholesterol

How it works: Reduces cholesterol production in the liver

Common dose: 10mg-80mg once daily in the evening

Aspirin (Low-dose)

Used for: Heart Attack and Stroke Prevention

How it works: Prevents blood clots by reducing platelet aggregation

Common dose: 75mg-100mg once daily

Glipizide

Used for: Type 2 Diabetes

How it works: Stimulates the pancreas to produce more insulin

Common dose: 5mg-10mg once or twice daily before meals

Insulin

Used for: Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes

How it works: Replaces or supplements natural insulin to control blood sugar

Types: Rapid-acting, long-acting, or intermediate-acting formulations

Lisinopril

Used for: High Blood Pressure, Heart Failure

How it works: ACE inhibitor that relaxes blood vessels and reduces heart workload

Common dose: 10mg-40mg once daily

Metformin

Used for: Type 2 Diabetes

How it works: Reduces glucose production by the liver and improves insulin sensitivity

Common dose: 500mg-1000mg twice daily with meals

Omeprazole

Used for: Acid Reflux, Stomach Ulcers

How it works: Reduces stomach acid production

Common dose: 20mg-40mg once daily before breakfast