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Coreg |
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- Description - |
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Coreg lowers blood pressure and increases the output of theheart.It is prescribed for people with congestive heart failure toincrease survivaland reduce the need for hospitalization. It is also used to controlhigh bloodpressure. It is often used with other drugs. |
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Back pain,bronchitis,chest pain,cough,diarrhea,dizziness,fainting,fatigue,fever,headache,increased blood sugar levels,joint pain,low blood pressure,muscle aches,nausea, pain,respiratory infection,sinus problems,slow heartbeat,sore throat,swelling,urinary infection,vision changes,vomiting,weakness,weight gain |
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- Possible Interactions - |
Calcium channel blockers (blood pressure and heartmedications such as Calan, Cardizem, Isoptin, and Verelan)
Cimetidine (Tagamet)
Clonidine (Catapres)
Cyclosporine (Neoral, Sandimmune)
Diabetes pills such as Diabinese, Glucophage, and Rezulin
Drugs classified as MAO inhibitors, including the antidepressants Nardil and Parnate
Digoxin (Lanoxin)
Fluoxetine (Prozac)
Insulin
Paroxetine (Paxil)
Propafenone (Rythmol)
Quinidine (Quinaglute)
Reserpine (Ser-Ap-Es)
Rifampin (Rifadin)
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- Manufacturer - |
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GlaxoSmithKline |
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5 Moore Drive |
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P O Box 13398 |
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Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 |
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USA |
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