Vasodilators are a type of medicine that help widen blood vessels. They can lower blood pressure. And they make it easier for the heart to pump blood. They are used to treat certain health problems. These include heart failure and high blood pressure. When used with other medicines for heart failure, they may help relieve symptoms. And they may help lower the risk of early death.
For each item in the list, the generic name is first. This is followed by any brand names.
Ask your doctor or pharmacist about the side effects. They are also listed in the information that comes with your medicine. They may include:
Some cautions are:
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