I have diabetes and high blood pressure, which is a good medicine for BP control?

Diabetes and blood pressure are often seen in the same patient. A good medicine is one which helps to reduce the kidney damage caused by diabetes and also keeps the blood pressure in control.

ACE-Inhibitors

These medicines help to reduce the blood pressure and also prevent kidney damage due to diabetes.

Examples

Cardace, is a popular ACE-inhibitor prescribed in India.

Disadvantage

Patients often complain of late night dry cough due to ACE-inhibitors.

Angiotensin Receptor Blockers

These medicines also produce the same effect as ACE inhibitors, but they also have fewer side effects.

Examples

Telmasartan, is a popular Angiotensin Receptor blocker prescribed in India.

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