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Zaroxolyn |
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- Description - |
Zaroxolyn is a diuretic used in the treatment of high bloodpressure and other conditions that require the elimination ofexcess fluid from the body. These conditions includecongestive heart failure and kidney disease. When used for highblood pressure, Zaroxolyn can be used alone or with other highblood pressure medications. Diuretics prompt your body to produceand eliminate more urine, which helps lower blood pressure.
Zaroxolyn is also occasionally prescribed for kidney stones. |
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Anemia,bloating of the abdomen,blisters in the mouth and eyes,blood clots,blurred vision,chest pain,chills,constipation,depression,diarrhea,dizziness on standing up,dizziness or light-headedness,drowsiness,dry mouth,excessive bleeding,fainting,fatigue,gout,headache,hepatitis,high blood sugar,hives,impotence,inflammation of the skin,inflammation of the pancreas,joint pain,loss of appetite,low potassium levels (leading to dry mouth,excessive thirst,weak or irregular heartbeat,or muscle pain or cramps),muscle spasms or cramps,nausea,rapid,pounding heartbeat,rash,reddish or purplish spots on the skin,restlessness,sensitivity to light,severe skin peeling,sugar in the urine,tingling or pins and needles,upset stomach,vertigo,vomiting,weakness,yellow eyes and skin |
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- Possible Interactions - |
ACTH
Antidiabetic drugs such as Micronase
Barbiturates such as phenobarbital
Corticosteroids such as prednisone (Deltasone)
Digitalis glycosides such as Lanoxin
Insulin
Lithium (Lithonate)
Loop diuretics such as furosemide (Lasix)
Methenamine (Mandelamine)
Narcotics such as Percocet
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents such as Advil, Motrin,and Naprosyn
Norepinephrine (Levophed)
Other high blood pressure medications such as Aldomet
Tubocurarine
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- Manufacturer - |
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Celltech Pharmacueticals Inc |
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755 Jefferson Road |
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P O Box 31710 |
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Rochester, NY 14623-1710 |
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USA |
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