When the thyroid is inflamed, it often releases too much thyroid hormone, causing hyperthyroidism. Then, when there is no more thyroid hormone to release, the body doesn't have enough, causing hypothyroidism. Young to middle aged women are at the greatest risk.
It is dangerous to take any of the 18 popular blood pressure drugs of one type (ACE inhibitors) in combination with any of the 14 blood pressure drugs of another type (ARBs). It also is dangerous to take a drug in either of these classes in combination with a newer high blood pressure drug, aliskiren (TEKTURNA).
Cardiovascular Drugs Throughout the Continuum of Care Carol Jacobson RN, MN www.cardionursing.com Heart Arteries Veins Volume Drugs that keep blood from clotting: ASA Plavix Reopro, Integrilin, Aggrastat Coumadin, Heparins Drugs that increase contractility: Dobutamine Dopamine Milrinone Digitalis Drugs that dilate veins (preload reducers): Nitrates (NTG, etc.) ACEI ARBs Aldosterone blockers Neseritide Drugs that reduce blood volume: Diuretics ACEI ARBs Aldosterone blockers Drugs to treat angina: Nitrates (NTG, etc) Beta blockers Ca ++ blockers Drugs that dilate arteries &