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Pronunciation: val-SAR-tan
Classification: ARB
IFU: Hypertension
Action: Valsartan keeps blood vessels from narrowing, which lowers blood
pressure and improves blood flow.
Dosage: 40mg, 80mg, 160mg, 320mg tablets
Route: Oral
Adverse Reaction: Cold or flu-like symptoms, difficulty with swallowing, and
sore throat.
Interactions: Crestor, Cymbalta, Omeprazole, Singulair, and Vitamin B12.
Dyazide, Maxzide (Triamterene/Hydrochlorothiazide)
Pronunciation: trye-AM-ter-een/HYE-droe-KLOR-oh-THYE-a-zide
Classification: K-Sparing/Thiazide Diuretic
IFU: Hypertension/Edema
Action: Triamterene prevents your body from absorbing too much salt and
keeps your potassium levels from getting too low. Hydrochlorothiazide also
prevents too much absorption of salt.
Dosage: 37.5mg/25mg and 50mg/25mg capsules. 75mg/50mg tablets
Route: Oral
Adverse Reaction: Mild nausea, diarrhea, constipation, dizziness and
headaches.
Interactions: Nexium, Norvasc, Synthroid, Tramadol and Zocor.
Lanoxin (Digoxin)
Pronunciation: di-JOX-in
Classification: Cardiac Glycoside
IFU: Arrhythmia/Myocardial Infarction
Action: Helps make the heart beat stronger and with a more regular rhythm.
Dosage: 50mcg (0.05mg), 100mcg (0.1mg), and 200mcg (0.2mg) capsules
Route: Oral
Adverse Reaction: Dizziness, fainting, fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat
or pulse.
Interactions: Lisinopril, Spironolactone, Tylenol, Warfarin and Zocor.
Lasix (Furosemide)
Pronunciation: fur-OH-se-mide
Classification: Loop Diuretic
IFU: Hypertension/Edema