New Delhi, July 6 (PTI) Drug-maker Lupin today said it has received approval from the US health regulator to market Amlodipine Benazepril capsules, used for the treatment of high blood pressure, in the American market.The company''s US subsidiary, Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc, has been granted final approval by the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) for Amlodipine Benazepril in strengths of ...

February is National Heart Month, and the American Heart Association wants to use the occasion to promote its mission - fighting heart disease in general and supporting the Go Red for Women initiative in particular. Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women age 20 and up.

BARBADIANS WITH HYPERTENSION need not worry that their health will be compromised by the fewer drugs freely available under the Barbados Drug Service (BDS).

Controlling blood pressure is not only a medical challenge, but a social one as well. Because patients are required to strictly adhere to a treatment plan that may include medication, dietary restrictions and regular doctor visits, the ideas of wellness and health are also powerful parts of the social reinforcement needed for behavioral change. This is especially true in the African American ...

February is Black History Month. Throughout the month, the achievements of black Americans are celebrated. The annual event provides an opportunity to focus on the health and well-being of African Americans and to encourage medical check-ups. "As a vascular surgeon, I see more cases of high blood pressure (hypertension), stroke, and peripheral arterial disease (PAD) in African American adults ...