A pair of nitrogenous bases, consisting of a purine linked by hydrogen bonds to a pyrimidine, that connects the complementary strands of DNA or of hybrid molecules joining DNA and RNA. The base pairs are adenine-thymine and guanine-cytosine in DNA, and adenine-uracil and guanine-cytosine in RNA.
High blood pressure (hypertension) Medications and supplements that can raise your blood pressure. From pain medications to stimulants, know which drugs and supplements can affect your blood pressure. Some prescription and over-the-counter medications, as well as supplements and other substances, can raise your blood pressure. These substances also can interfere with medications intended to lower your blood pressure. Here are some medications, supplements and other substances that can increase your blood pressure.
You can also get a referral from your doctor to a dietitian, who can help you plan a diet that is healthy for you. Many different medicines can be used to treat high blood pressure. See: High blood pressure medicines. Often, a single blood pressure drug may not be enough to control your blood pressure. You may need to take two or more drugs. It is very important that you take the medications you were prescribed.