Cardiovascular & Blood Pressure Management

Maintaining healthy cardiovascular metrics is vital to long-term systemic wellness and the prevention of critical cardiac events. At Harojan Pharmacy Limited, we provide continuous, reliable access to premium, authentic maintenance therapies. Our inventory is fully aligned with the Kenya Essential Medicines List (KEML) to offer standard-of-care options for hypertension, heart failure, ischemic heart disease, and high cholesterol. Guided by clinical safety protocols, we help you manage your vascular health seamlessly through structured medication availability and our automated monthly refill program.

A. Calcium Channel Blockers (CCBs)

First-line peripheral vasodilators widely prescribed in East Africa to relax blood vessel walls, reduce systemic vascular resistance, and lower high blood pressure smoothly.

  • Common Stock / Medicines:
    • Amlodipine: Highly utilized for baseline blood pressure control. (Brands: Norvasc, Amlogard).
    • Nifedipine (Sustained/Retard Formulations): Engineered for controlled, 24-hour vascular management. (Brand: Adalat LA).

B. ACE Inhibitors & Angiotensin Receptor Blockers (ARBs)

Key therapeutic agents that block the hormonal pathways responsible for blood vessel constriction, offering essential cardiac tissue support and renal protection for diabetic patients.

  • Common Stock / Medicines:
    • ACE Inhibitors: (Generics/Brands: Enalapril/Amace, Lisinopril/Zestril).
    • Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers (ARBs): (Generics/Brands: Losartan/Cozaar, Valsartan/Diovan, Candesartan).

C. Combination Antihypertensives

Advanced, single-pill combinations formulated for patients requiring multi-mechanism therapy to achieve stable blood pressure targets, dramatically improving daily dose compliance.

  • Common Stock / Medicines:
    • CCB + ARB Combinations: (Brands: Exforge [Amlodipine/Valsartan], Twinsta).
    • Antihypertensive + Diuretic Combinations: (Brands: Co-Aprovel, Natrilix SR).

D. Lipid-Lowering Statin Therapies & Antiplatelets

Formulations engineered to decrease LDL (“bad”) cholesterol production in the liver, stabilize arterial plaques, and prevent ischemic cardiovascular events.

  • Common Stock / Medicines:
    • HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors (Statins): (Brands/Generics: Atorvastatin/Lipitor, Rosuvastatin/Crestor).
    • Antiplatelets / Blood Thinners: Low-dose options for cardiovascular prophylaxis. (Brand: Ecoprin, Microperin).

Brand Name

Active Ingredient (Generic)

Strength / Pack

Classification

Best Used For

Exforge 5mg/160mg

Amlodipine + Valsartan

28 Tablets

POM (Prescription)

Dual-Action Hypertension Care

Lipitor 20mg

Atorvastatin Calcium

30 Tablets

POM (Prescription)

Cholesterol / Plaque Stabilization

Norvasc 5mg

Amlodipine Besylate

30 Tablets

POM (Prescription)

Baseline Chronic Blood Pressure

Natrilix SR 1.5mg

Indapamide (Diuretic)

30 Tablets

POM (Prescription)

Fluid Retention & Hypertension

Ecoprin 75mg

Low-Dose Aspirin

100 Tablets

P (Pharmacy Only)

Cardiovascular Prophylaxis