Symptom
High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
Also called: BP · blood pressure ki dawa
Hypertension is usually silent. Lifestyle change (salt, weight, exercise) is first-line; medication is added based on BP level and cardiovascular risk. Almost half of Pakistani adults have raised BP.
When to see a doctor — red flags
- BP above 180/120 with chest pain, breathlessness, or neurological symptoms
- Severe headache with very high BP
- Blurred vision or confusion with high BP
- Pregnancy with high BP
This page is for general information only. Anything on this list means: see a doctor or visit an emergency department instead of self-treating.
Common drug classes used
- ARBs, ACE Inhibitors and Other BP Medicines
Blood pressure medicines in Pakistan — ARBs, ACE inhibitors, calcium channel blockers, diuretics. Uses, dosage, side effects.
- Beta-Blockers
Beta-blockers in Pakistan — propranolol, atenolol, bisoprolol, metoprolol. Uses for blood pressure, heart, anxiety, and migraine.
Top medicines used for high blood pressure (hypertension) in Pakistan
Ranked by indication match. Click any brand for full uses, dosage, side effects, and prices.
- Advant TabletCandesartan Cilexetil
- Capoten TabletCaptopril
- Covam TabletAmlodipine Besilate + Valsartan
- Lodopin TabletAmlodipine
- Misar TabletTelmisartan
- Nebix TabletNebivolol
- Norvasc TabletAmlodipine Besylate
- Triforge TabletAmlodipine + Valsartan + Hydrochlorothiazide
- Xavor TabletLosartan Potassium
- Aldomet TabletMethyldopa
- Actim TabletBisoprolol Fumarate
- Aldactone TabletSpironolactone
Medicines registered in Pakistan
Based on drug-class match. Always check with a doctor or pharmacist before starting any medicine.
- Actim Tablet · 2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg
- Advant Tablet · 2mg, 4mg, 8mg, 16mg
- Aldactone Tablet · 25mg
- Atenolol Tablet · 25mg, 50mg, 100mg
- Byscard Tablet · Nebivolol (as HCl) 5mg
- Byvas Tablet · Nebivolol 5mg
- Capoten Tablet · 25mg, 50mg, 75mg
- Carveda Tablet · 2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg
- Covam Tablet · Amlodipine (calcium channel blocker, 5 mg) + Valsartan (angiotensin II receptor blocker, 80 mg)
- Extor Tablet · 2.5mg Amlodipine + 80mg Valsartan, 5mg Amlodipine + 160mg Valsartan
- Herbesser SR Capsule · 90mg SR
- Herbesser Tablet · Diltiazem Hydrochloride 60mg
- Lodopin Tablet · 5mg
- Merol Tablet · 25mg, 50mg, 100mg
- Misar Tablet · 20mg, 40mg, 80mg
- Nebix Tablet · Nebivolol 5 mg
- Norvasc Tablet · Amlodipine Besylate 5 mg
- Onato Tablet · 2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg
- Ramipace Tablet · 1.25mg, 2.5mg, 5mg
- Sibelium Capsule · 2mg, 5mg
- Sofvasc Tablet · 5mg, 10mg
- Spiromide Tablet · Spironolactone 50mg + Furosemide 40mg
- Tenormin Tablet · Atenolol 100 mg
- Triforge Tablet · Amlodipine 5mg / Valsartan 160mg / Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5mg
- Valtec Tablet · 80 mg
- Xavor Tablet · 50mg, 100mg
- Zafnol Tablet · 25mg, 50mg
Related symptoms
Symptoms that share treatment classes with high blood pressure (hypertension).