Tag: Diuretics

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Inspra Aldosterone Antagonists, Selective Description Selective aldosterone receptor antagonist (SARA)Used to treat hypertension; also used to treat heart failure in post-myocardial infarction patientsMetabolized by CYP3A4; associated with a risk of hyperkalemia Indications Indicated for the treatment of hypertension, either as monotherapy or in combination with other antihypertensive…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Edarbyclor Antihypertensive Combos, Other;  ARB/Diuretic Combos Description Oral combination product containing angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) with a thiazide diureticUsed for treatment of HTN in adults Indications Indicated for the treatment of hypertension, either alone or in combination with other antihypertensive agents. Contraindications Anuria Coadministration with aliskiren-containing…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Hygroton, Thalitone, Chlorthalid Diuretics, Thiazide Description Thiazide-like diuretic used for HTN and edema; longer acting than other thiazides; diminished efficacy in patients with renal insufficiency. Indications Indicated for use as adjunctive therapy in edema associated with heart failure, hepatic cirrhosis, nephrotic syndrome, acute glomerulonephritis, chronic renal failure, and…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Bumex, Burinex Diuretics, Loop Description Oral and parenteral loop diuretic related to furosemide with a diuretic potency is about 40 times greater; useful in patients unresponsive to other diuretics. Indications Indicated for the treatment of peripheral edema or edema associated with heart failure or nephrotic syndrome. For…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Moduretic Thiazide Combos Description Oral combination product; potassium-sparing diuretic and thiazide diuretic; amiloride counteracts potassium loss due to HCTZ; useful in patients requiring thiazide diuretics with hypokalemia unresponsive to potassium supplements. Indications Indicated for the treatment of hypertension, peripheral edema, or edema associated with heart failure in…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Midamor Diuretics, Potassium-Sparing Description Oral potassium-sparing diuretic similar in action to triamterene; not a thiazide; used in the treatment or prevention of hypokalemia; also for edema and as an adjunct in HTN; has little antihypertensive or diuretic activity compared with other diuretics, some additive effects noted when…