1 doctor agreed: No: Diverticulosis is a process through which the colon makes pockets over time. It is a common condition and generally does not cause discomfort or fever. However, when one of these pockets becomes obstructed through stool or food by-products, the condition is called diverticulitis.
What is Cardene (nicardipine)? Nicardipine is a calcium channel blocker. Nicardipine relaxes (widens) your blood vessels, which makes it easier for the heart to pump and reduces its workload. Nicardipine is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure) and angina (chest pain). Nicardipine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
DRUG CLASS AND MECHANISM: Lotrel is a combination drug, containing benazepril (Lotensin) and amlodipine (Norvasc) and is used for treating high blood pressure. Benazepril is an angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. ACE is an enzyme in the body that is important for the formation of angiotensin II. Angiotensin II causes constriction of the muscles surrounding arteries in the body, thereby narrowing the arteries and elevating blood pressure. ACE inhibitors such as benazepril lower blood pressure by inhibiting the formation of angiotensin II, thus relaxing the muscles and dilating the arteries.