I almost feel like I might be hurting my body by taking this drug. Has anyone else felt this way while taking a diuretic? By Perdido — On Jan 05, 2012 @cloudel – I know how hard it is to deal with the frequent urination and thirst. I had to take a diuretic for hypertension...
Loop Diuretics:This type of diuretic drug causes the kidneys to expel more urine, lowering blood pressure and the amount of water in the body. They are usually prescribed for the treatment ofheart failure. Some examples of loop diuretics are furosemide (Lasix), torsemide (Demadex), ethacrynic...
A secondary patent is a patent on aspects other than the original active drug ingredient, such as chemical variants, new formulations of the drug or methods of administration [19]. It is used to extend the effective patent life of a drug....
A 45-year-old man had just started therapy for hypertension and developed a persistent, dry cough. Which drug is most likely responsible for this side effect? A) losartan B) enalapril C) prazosin D) nifedipine E) propanolol What drugs affect the occipital lobe?
The metabolic effects of acute HF are complex, and depend on its severity and associated comorbidities, such as diabetes and HTN. The failing heart is energy deficient, has diminished glucose, and depends on fatty acid oxidation [8]. Free fatty acids contribute to arrhythmias. Drug therapy, par...
What is the etiology of coronary artery disease? A 45-year-old man had just started therapy for hypertension and developed a persistent, dry cough. Which drug is most likely responsible for this side effect? A) losartan B) enalapril C) prazosin D) nifedipine E) p...
Medication side effects:These may occur as a complication of aspirin overdose or with the use of somechemotherapydrug treatments. Illicit drug use:Non-cardiogenic pulmonary edema is seen in patients who abuse illicit drugs, especiallycocaineand heroin. ...
4.2. Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs These drugs are members of a drug class that reduces pain, decreases fever, prevents blood clots, and decreases inflammation in higher doses (Table 2). The first-line drugs for inflammatory diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis and gout, are non-...
Heart disease drugs can lower your risk of heart attack and stroke or manage symptoms of an ongoing condition. Knowing the type of drug your doctor wants you to take is important. It can help you understand how the medicine works inside your body and why you need to take it exactly as ...
Drug interactions[1] ①Relationship with cytochrome P450: Because eprosartan is not metabolized by the cytochrome P450 system, drug interactions are less likely to occur. Fluconazole (FCZ) is a CYP2C9 isoenzyme inhibitor. When used at 200 mg daily, it has no effect on the steady-state pharmac...