Vasodilators
What are Vasodilators?
Vasodilators are medicines that dilate (widen) blood vessels, allowing blood to flow more easily through. Some act directly on the smooth muscle cells lining the blood vessels. Other have a central effect, and regulate blood pressure most likely through the vasomotor center located within the medulla oblongata of the brain.
Vasodilators are used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure), angina and heart failure.
List of Vasodilators
View by Generic | Brand
| Drug Name | Avg. Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| alprostadil systemic (Pro) Brand names: Caverject, Caverject Impulse, Muse, Prostin VR Pediatric, Edex |
183 reviews | |
| hydralazine systemic (Pro) Brand name: Apresoline |
91 reviews | |
| nitroglycerin systemic (Pro) Brand names: Minitran, Nitro-Dur, Nitro-Time, Nitrostat, Nitro-Bid, Nitro TD Patch-A, NitroMist, Nitrolingual Pumpspray, Rectiv, GoNitro |
57 reviews | |
| minoxidil systemic (Pro) |
10 reviews | |
| riociguat systemic (Pro) Brand name: Adempas |
6 reviews | |
| vericiguat systemic (Pro) Brand name: Verquvo |
3 reviews | |
| nitroprusside systemic (Pro) Brand names: Nitropress, Nipride RTU | No reviews | |
| For ratings, users were asked how effective they found the medicine while considering positive/adverse effects and ease of use (1 = not effective, 10 = most effective). | ||
See also
Medical conditions treated or associated with vasodilators:
Further information
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