Heart Health

Luprac containing the active ingredient trasemide or torsemide is considered a loop diuretic (water pill) type of medication. The medication works by removing excess fluid and salt through urine while minimizing potassium loss. By treating edema in patients with a history of kidney disease, liver disease or heart failure, it can decrease the risk of symptoms such as shortness of breath and swelling of the arms, legs and abdomen. Some people may also take the drug is smaller doses to treat hypertension (high blood pressure).

Meldonium-MIC (Mildronate), primarily developed as anti-ischemic drug, has recently received more widespread coverage of its performance enhancing qualities due to the failed drug test of Maria Sharapova. Meldonium can improve energy metabolism and speed up recovery after workouts.

Metoral is a thiazide type diuretic used primarily to treat hypertension and reduce the risk of associated conditions such as congestive heart failure, heart attack, stroke, and kidney problems. It also reduces fluid retention and swelling resulted from heart or kidney disease. It works by reducing the amount of water reabsorbed by the kidney into the bloodstream, and as a result lowering blood pressure.

Myonit Insta containing the active ingredient glyceryl trinitrate is considered a nitrate vasodilator type of medication. The medication works by relaxing and widening the blood vessels of the heart so it does not need to work as hard to pump blood. The tablets are used by patients with coronary artery disease to treat and prevent chest pain caused by angina pectoris. Some people may also use it to stop spasms in the blood vessels of the heart.