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Classification: ARB / diuretic<br />
IFU: hypertension<br />
Route: P.O.<br />
Dosage: 40mg/12.5mg, 80mg/12.5mg; 160mg/25mg<br />
Action: lowers high blood pressure<br />
Adverse Reaction: dizziness, lightheadedness, tiredness, diarrhea<br />
Interactions: aliskiren, dofetilide, lithium, drugs that may increase the level of potassium in the<br />
blood (such as ACE inhibitors including benazepril/lisinopril, birth control pills containing<br />
drospirenone), ramipril<br />
Micronase (Glyburide)<br />
Pronunciation: Gli-bur-id<br />
Classification: Sulfonylurea<br />
IFU: Type 2 diabetes mellitus <br />
Route: Orally<br />
Dosage: 2.5 to 5 mg, 1.25 to 20 mg/day, 1.5 to 3 mg, 0.75 to 12mg/day, and 6 mg.<br />
Action: Increases insulin binding and sensitivity at receptor sites, stimulating insulin released<br />
from beta cells in pancreas and reducing blood glucose level.<br />
Adverse Reaction: Dizziness, drowsiness, headache, and weakness.<br />
Interactions: Androgens, chloramphenicol, clofibrate, guanethidine, etc.<br />
Microzide (hydrochlorotiazide)<br />
Pronunciation: (HYE dro klor oh THY a zide)<br />
Classification: Thiazide Diuretic<br />
IFU: Hypertension/Edema<br />
Route: oral<br />
Dosage: 25mg, 50mg<br />
Action: lower blood pressure to prevent strokes, prevent heart attacks and liver problems.<br />
Adverse Reaction: chest pain, chills, pale skin, confusion<br />
Interactions:alcohol, high cholesterol, anuria, diabetes<br />
Miraprex (pramipexole)<br />
Pronunciation: (pram i PEX ole)<br />
Classification: Dopamine agonist
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