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Tarka |
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- Description - |
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Tarka is used to treat high blood pressure. It combines two bloodpressure drugs: an ACE inhibitor and a calcium channel blocker. The ACEinhibitor (trandolapril) lowers blood pressure by preventing a chemicalin your blood called angiotensin I from converting to a more potent formthat narrows the blood vessels and increases salt and water retention.The calcium channel blocker (verapamil hydrochloride) also works to keepthe blood vessels open, and eases the heart's workload by reducing theforce and rate of your heartbeat. |
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Constipation,cough,dizziness,headache,heartbeat irregularities,upper respiratory tract infection |
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Drugs classified as "beta blockers," such as Inderal, Lopressor, and Tenormin
Carbamazepine (Tegretol)
Cimetidine (Tagamet)
Cyclosporine (Sandimmune, Neoral)
Digoxin (Lanoxin)
Disopyramide (Norpace)
Diuretics such as Lasix and HydroDIURIL
Flecainide (Tambocor)
Lithium (Lithonate, Lithobid)
Phenobarbital
Potassium-sparing diuretics such as Aldactone, Midamor, Dyrenium
Potassium supplements such as K-Lyte, K-Tabs, and Slow-K
Quinidine (Quinidex)
Rifampin (Rifadin)
Theophylline (Theo-Dur)
Because Tarka can increase the potassium level in your blood, youshould avoid salt substitutes that contain potassium unless your doctorapproves.
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- Manufacturer - |
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Abbott Pharmaceutical |
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1 Abbott Park Road |
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Abbott Park, IL 60064-3500 |
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USA |
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