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Precautions to be kept in mind while using Potassium – Sparing Diuretics
Type of Drug: Diuretics or “water pills.” How the Drug Works: Potassium-sparing diuretics increase the amount of water and sodium being excreted by the kidneys, but reduce the amount of potassium being excreted by the kidneys. Uses: To treat edema … Continue reading
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Carvedilol – Some Benefits on Usage of Carvedilol
Carvedilol – Guidelines for Using Carvedilol – Uses and Benefits Type of Drug: Drug used to lower high blood pressure; antihypertensive; alpha/betaÂadrenergic blocking agent. How the Carvedilol Product Works: Carvedilol lowers blood pressure by dilating blood vessels, thereby decreasing blood … Continue reading
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Nonprescription Drug – How does Nonprescription Works?
Nonprescription Uses and Benefits of Nonprescription – Side Effects of Nonprescription Type of Drug: Over-the-counter (otc) diuretics or “water pills.” How the Nonprescription Products Works: Ammonium chloride alone has limited value in promoting urine flow. Its use in combination with … Continue reading
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Epoprostenol Information – Side Effects, Uses and Benefits
Epoprostenol Drug – How does Epoprostenol Works? Type of Drug: Peripheral vasodilator. How the Epoprostenol Product Works: Epoprostenol relaxes pulmonary and arterial blood vessels, allowing them to dilate (widen). This allows more blood to flow through the vessels and improves … Continue reading
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Ezetimibe Information – Drug Interactions, Uses and Benefits
Ezetimibe Drug – How does Ezetimibe Works? Type of Drug: Antihyperlipidemic; cholesterol-lowering drug. How the Ezetimibe Product Works: Ezetimibe lowers blood cholesterol levels by blocking the absorption of cholesterol from the small intestine. Uses of The Ezetimibe : As adjunctive … Continue reading
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