Sentences with phrase «such as vasodilators»

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The researchers found that, after adjusting for age, sex and other factors, using any vasodilator such as Apresoline and Loniten, which open (dilate) the blood vessels — was associated with a 72 percent greater risk of developing early - stage AMD.

He suggests working with a neurologist or sexual medicine specialist, who may prescribe a vasodilator (including an erectile dysfunction drug such as Viagra), a migraine medication such as Imitrex, or a neurostabilizing drug such as Neurontin.

Unfortunately, since niacin is a vasodilator it also causes the skin blood vessels to dilate leading to a warming effect and redness of the skin called hot flushes as well as other sensations such as tingling and itching.

Compression might distort the vascular endothelium, which could trigger the release of vasodilator substances such as NO (28).

Enhancement of heart muscle contractility and reduction of blood pressure is gained with the use of angiotensin - converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors such as enalapril and benazepril and vasodilators like amlodipine and diltiazem.