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Zaroxolyn (Metolazone)
Brand: Zaroxolyn
Active Ingredient(s): Metolazone
Strength: 2.5 mg
Pack Size: 100 Tablets
Store at room temperature.
DIN: 00888400
Manufacturer: Sanofi-Aventis Canada Inc. (Canada)
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Description
Zaroxolyn (Metolazone) is a diuretic agent. It is typically used to treat high blood pressure and to remove excessive water (edema). It may also have other uses.
Additional information
Zaroxolyn (Metolazone) is typically used once daily. However, your doctor or pharmacist may have suggested a different schedule that is more appropriate for you. Important: Follow the instructions on the label. Do not use more of this product, or more often, than prescribed. If you forget a dose, contact your pharmacist. Administer as a single daily dose with or without food. The drug should be taken early in the day to avoid nocturia (a condition in which you wake up during the night because you have to urinate). WARNING: Use with caution in patients with pre diabetes or diabetes mellitus (a disease that occurs when your blood sugar, is too high). Use with caution in patients with severe hepatic (liver) dysfunction. Use with caution in patients with hypokalemia (a deficiency of potassium in the blood). Use with caution in patients with severe renal (kidney) disease. In addition to its desired action, Zaroxolyn (Metolazone) may cause some side effects, notably: It may cause chest pain, diarrhea, dizziness, abdominal pain, headache, blurred vision. It may cause fatigue, skin rash, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, low blood potassium level, low blood sodium. Contraindications: if you are allergic to metolazone or any ingredients of Zaroxolyn (Metolazone), if you are unable to urinate, do not give Zaroxolyn (Metolazone) to people who are in hepatic coma or pre-coma (severe liver disease). Animal reproduction studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. If you're planning a pregnancy or become pregnant or breastfeeding, contact your family doctor. A treatment with Zaroxolyn (Metolazone) requires regular monitoring by a doctor. Be sure to see your doctor for all regularly scheduled appointments.Zaroxolyn (Metolazone)
Warning
Each person may react differently to a treatment. If you think this medication may be causing side effects (including those described here, or others), talk to your doctor or pharmacist. He or she can help you to determine whether or not the medication is the source of the problem.
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