17th May; World Hypertension Day
17th of May is designated as World Hypertension Day. This day is held to increase public awareness about the importance of heart and vascular health and controlling blood pressure.
According to the World Health Organization, approximately 4 out of every 5 people with hypertension are not adequately treated, but if countries can scale up coverage, 76 million deaths could be averted between 2023 and 2050. Hypertension affects 1 in 3 adults worldwide.
Approximately 32 million Iranians suffer from various degrees of hypertension. This common and deadly disease can lead to stroke, heart attack, heart failure, kidney damage, and many other health problems.
Dr. Reza Karimi Mostofi, CEO of Actoverco Pharmaceutical Group said that cardiovascular events in the early morning hours when some hormones in the body are imbalanced occur more frequently than at other times. High blood pressure in diabetic patients (with uncontrolled high blood sugar) can cause damage to kidney vessels and cells which can ultimately lead to kidney failure.
Hypertension drugs
Increasing physical activity, managing stress, maintaining a healthy diet, and regularly taking prescribed medications by a doctor are effective ways to control blood pressure.
One of Actoverco Pharmaceutical Group’s initiatives is producing medications for controlling patients’ blood pressure. Some of the medications produced in this area include Amlober (Amlodipine), Eprinsa (Eplerenone), TELMYC_H (Telmisartan/Hydrochlorothiazide), Valsacor (Valsartan) and Valosap (Amlodipine/Valsartan) .
In the following sections, we will introduce Actoverco Pharmaceutical group of medications for controlling blood pressure.
1) Amlober (Amlodipine)
Amlober is brand name of drug called Amlodipine and manufactured by Actoverco pharmaceutical factory under license of KRKA, Slovenia. Amlober (amlodipine) is an antianginal and antihypertensive drug belongs to calcium channel blocker. For more information, click the link of Amlodipine.
2) Eprinsa (Eplerenone)
Eprinsa is brand of drug called Eplerenone and manufactured by Actoverco pharmaceutical factory. Eprina(Eplerenone) is Mineralocorticoid (Aldosterone) Receptor Antagonists which reduce high blood pressure and help heart function after heart attack. For more information, click the link of Eplerenone.
3) TELMYC_H (Telmisartan/Hydrochlorothiazide)
Telmyc_H is brand name of drug called Telmisartan/Hydrochlorothiazide and manufactured by Actoverco pharmaceutical factory. One of the advantages of Telmisartan/Hydrochlorothiazide of Actoverco Pharmaceutical Group is the constant control of blood pressure, especially during sleep at night and in the early hours of the morning. For more information, click the link of Telmyc_H.
4) Valsacor (Valsartan)
Valsacor is brand name of drug called Valsartan and manufactured by Actoverco pharmaceutical factory under license of KRKA, Slovenia. Valsacor (valsartan) is an antihypertensive drug belongs to Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers (ARBs). For more information, click the link of valsartan.
5) Valosap (Amlodipine/Valsartan)
Valosap is brand name of a combination of Amlodipin and Valsartan. Valosap (amlodipine/valsartan) is combination of a calcium channel blocker and an angiotensin II receptor blocker and belongs to antihypertensive drugs. For more information, click the link of Valosap.