Valsartan can be combined with which drugs to lower blood pressure

Valsartan can be combined with diuretics, calcium ion antagonists, beta blockers and other drugs to reduce blood pressure.

1. Diuretics

Diuretics representative drugs include hydrochlorothiazide, furosemide, etc., to reduce blood pressure by excretion of sodium, combined with valsartan to increase urine volume, enhance blood pressure effect, and reduce the risk of hyperkalemia.

2. Calcium ion antagonists

Representative drugs include nifedipine, felodipine, etc., to reduce blood pressure by blocking calcium ion channels, directly dilating blood vessels, reducing myocardial oxygen consumption, and combined with valsartan to increase blood pressure effect.

3. Beta blockers

Beta blockers Representative drugs include bisoprolol, metoprolol, etc., to reduce blood pressure by slowing heart rate and weakening myocardial contractility. Combined with valsartan can better control blood pressure.

Due to the specificity of drugs, patients are advised to take medication under the guidance of doctors.