Tag: Diuretics

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Osmitrol Diuretics, Osmotic Agents mannitol inhalation (Rx) Brand and Other Names:Aridol, Bronchitol Classes: Pulmonary, Other Description Parenteral osmotic diuretic; also uses as an orally inhaled bronchoconstrictorUsed parenterally to reduce intracranial pressure, cerebral edema, and intraocular pressure; can promote diuresis in acute renal failure; enhances renal elimination of some drugsMannitol…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Diamox Sequels (DSC) Anticonvulsants, Other;  Antiglaucoma, Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors Description Carbonic anhydrase inhibitor; acetazolamide is used for high-altitude sickness, and as an adjunct treatment for glaucoma and epilepsy. Indications Indicated for the treatment of glaucoma. For use as an adjunctive agent in the treatment of seizures including…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Demadex (DSC), Soaanz Diuretics, Loop Description Oral loop diureticUsed for hypertension, and for edema associated with heart failure, chronic renal failure, and hepatic cirrhosisTwice as potent as furosemide with a higher bioavailability and longer half-life; may have less pronounced effect on potassium excretion Indications Indicated for treatment…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Dyrenium Diuretics, Potassium-Sparing Description Potassium-sparing distal tubule diuretic; frequently used for hypokalemia or with HCTZ for HTN; relatively weak diuretic and antihypertensive; actions similar to amiloride, but triamterene increases urinary magnesium excretion while amiloride does not. Indications Indicated for the treatment of peripheral edema states (e.g., heart…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Aldactone, CaroSpir Aldosterone Antagonists, Selective;  Diuretics, Potassium-Sparing   Description Potassium-sparing diuretic; used for edema, ascites, HTN, hypokalemia, acne vulgaris, polycystic ovary syndrome, female hirsutism, and to diagnose primary hyperaldosteronism; also improves survival and NYHA functional class, and reduces hospitalizations in NYHA Class IV heart failure. Indications Indicated…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Zaroxolyn Diuretics, Other Description Oral quinazoline diuretic; used for edema and HTN; sulfonamide derivative; may produce diuresis in patients with impaired renal function; Zaroxolyn® is a formulation with relatively slow and incomplete absorption. Mykrox®, a more rapidly absorbed product with enhanced bioavailability, is no longer available in…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Lozol Diuretics, Other Description Codeine is an opiate agonist antitussive agent; guaifenesin is an expectorantUsed in combination to treat coughNot indicated in pediatric patients under 18 years of age; contraindicated for cough and cold in neonates, infants and children less than 12 years of age; contraindicated in…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Exforge HCT ARB/CCB/Diuretic Combos Description Combination thiazide diuretic and angiotensin II antagonistUsed for hypertensionHyperuricemia compared to diuretic monotherapy; additive efficacy; less potassium loss Indications Indicated for the treatment of hypertension.   Contraindications Hypersensitivity to valsartan, amlodipine, sulfonamide drugs, or other ingredients Pregnancy (2nd and 3rd trimesters): Significant…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Micardis HCT, MicardisPlus ARB/HCTZ Combos;  Thiazide Combos Description Combination thiazide diuretic and angiotensin II antagonistUsed for hypertensionHyperuricemia compared to diuretic monotherapy; additive efficacy; less potassium loss Indications Indicated for the treatment of hypertension in patients who do not respond to monotherapy. Contraindications Hypersensitivity (anaphylaxis, angioedema) to telmisartan,…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Tekturna HCT Renin Inhibitors/Combos Description Aliskiren, a direct renin inhibitor, and hydrochlorothiazide, a thiazide diuretic, are combined in 1 tablet to treat hypertension. Indications Indicated for the treatment of hypertension. Contraindications Hypersensitivity to aliskiren, hydrochlorothiazide, or sulfonamides Anuria Concomitant use with ACEIs or ARBs in patients with…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Teveten HCT, Teveten Plus ARB/HCTZ Combos Description Angiotensin II antagonist and thiazide diuretic used together for management of HTN; additive efficacy; less potassium loss compared to diuretic monotherapy. Indications Indicated for the treatment of hypertension in patients who do not respond to monotherapy. Contraindications Hypersensitivity to eprosartan,…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Tribenzor ARB/CCB/Diuretic Combos Description Combination product containing a dihydropyridine calcium-channel blocker (amlodipine), an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB, olmesartan) and a thiazide diuretic (hydrochlorothiazide, HCTZ)Used for the maintenance treatment of HTN in adults after titration of individual drugs Indications Indicated for the treatment of hypertension.   Contraindications…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Diovan HCT ARB/HCTZ Combos Description Angiotensin II blocker and thiazide diuretic once-daily productUsed for hypertensionAdditive efficacy; less potassium loss than with hydrochlorothiazide alone. Indications Indicated for the treatment of hypertension.   Contraindications Hypersensitivity to valsartan, hydrochlorothiazide, or sulfonamides Anuria Coadministration with aliskiren in patients with diabetes Adverse…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Aldactazide Thiazide Combos Description Combination oral diuretic product; potassium-sparing diuretic (aldosterone antagonist) and thiazide diureticFor treatment of hypertension or edema (not initial treatment)Useful for patients with hyperaldosteronism or hypokalemia Indications Indicated for the treatment of edema associated with cirrhosis of the liver, congestive heart failure, or the…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Dyazide, Maxzide Thiazide Combos Description Thiazide diuretic and a potassium-sparing diureticUsed for hypertension and edemaTriamterene counteracts potassium loss caused by hydrochlorothiazide; efficacy is diminished in patients with renal insufficiency. Indications Indicated for the treatment of peripheral edema or hypertension. Contraindications Hypersensitivity to triamterene, hydrochlorothiazide, or sulfonamides (hydrochlorothiazide…