Tarka (medication)
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Tarka is the brand name of an oral antihypertensive
medication
that combines a slow release formulation of verapamil hydrochloride, a calcium channel blocker
, and an immediate release formulation of trandolapril
, an ACE inhibtor. The patent, held by Abbott Laboratories
, expired on June 12, 2007.
Antihypertensive
The antihypertensives are a class of drugs that are used to treat hypertension . Evidence suggests that reduction of the blood pressure by 5 mmHg can decrease the risk of stroke by 34%, of ischaemic heart disease by 21%, and reduce the likelihood of dementia, heart failure, and mortality from...
medication
Medication
A pharmaceutical drug, also referred to as medicine, medication or medicament, can be loosely defined as any chemical substance intended for use in the medical diagnosis, cure, treatment, or prevention of disease.- Classification :...
that combines a slow release formulation of verapamil hydrochloride, a calcium channel blocker
Calcium channel blocker
A calcium channel blocker is a chemical that disrupts the movement of calcium through calcium channels.CCB drugs devised to target neurons are used as antiepileptics. However, the most widespread clinical usage of calcium channel blockers is to decrease blood pressure in patients with...
, and an immediate release formulation of trandolapril
Trandolapril
Trandolapril is an ACE inhibitor used to treat high blood pressure, it may also be used to treat other conditions.It is marketed by Abbott Laboratories with the brand name Mavik.- Pharmacology :...
, an ACE inhibtor. The patent, held by Abbott Laboratories
Abbott Laboratories
Abbott Laboratories is an American-based global, diversified pharmaceuticals and health care products company. It has 90,000 employees and operates in over 130 countries. The company headquarters are in Abbott Park, North Chicago, Illinois. The company was founded by Chicago physician, Dr....
, expired on June 12, 2007.