ZAROXOLYN (METOLAZONE)

Zaroxolyn Information

Zaroxolyn is an anti-diuretic (also generically known as Metolazone. Zaroxolyn (also popularly called: “the water pill” is prescribed in the treatment of Edema and high blood pressure. Zaroxolyn also reduces the level of fluids into the patient’s body because it increases the amount of water that is ejected through urine and the quantity of potassium found in the body. Metolazone increases the workload of the arteries and the heart. Zaroxolin controls the body’s high blood pressure, therefore preventing the brain’s, kidney's and heart’s blood vessels from premature damage. In this way the chances of heart failure, stroke, or kidney disorder are diminished. Although it is considered to be a wonder drug in the case of patients with hypertension, Zaroxolyn does not reduce leg and hand swelling during a pregnancy.         

Zaroxolyn Indications

Zaroxolyn is also known for its sometimes unpleasant side effects. Although it helps in the treatment of high blood pressure, Metolazone can also be used in the treatment of other diseases that have not been mentioned here.

Zaroxolyn Warnings

You should inform your physician if you are suffering from any of the following medical conditions:

• Collagen vascular disease;
• Blood Sugar;
• Gout;
• High Cholesterol;
• Liver disease;
• Kidney disease;
• Pancreatitis.

Zaroxolyn is a category B FDA pregnancy drug. Therefore, a treatment with this drug should not cause harm to a growing fetus. If you are pregnant or are planning to be so soon, you should consult with your doctor before starting a treatment with this drug. It has been clearly established that Zaroxolyn can and does pass into breast milk. Therefore, if you are breastfeeding an infant you should not start taking this medicine without consulting it with your physician. 
It has not been clearly established the effects that Zaroxolyn has on children under 18, but extra precautions are necessary if the child is suffering from jaundice. In the case of elderly patients, Zaroxolyn is known to lead to increased drowsiness and a higher level of K+ in the blood.

Zaroxolyn Usage Guidelines

Follow each and every one of the advices that your doctor has given you regarding your treatment with Zaroxolyn (do not deviate from any of them). If you have any further questions you should ask your doctor, a pharmacist or a nurse. Each dose of this drug is normally accompanied by a glass of water. Try to take this drug on a regular basis in order to get the best results from your treatment with Zaroxolyn. While taking this drug, you should avoid consuming alcohol, staying in the sun or following a diet.
Zaroxolyn is known to cause more frequent urination; therefore it is recommended that you should take it in the morning. You should be careful if you have to operate complicated machinery, drive or perform actions that require mental and physical alertness. Because Metolazon causes a small rise of the patient’s body temperature he or she should not make effort during the treatment. The drug ought to be stored away from moisture and heat.

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Zaroxolyn Side Effects

Zaroxolyn can cause muscle and liver pain. Severe side effects are: fluctuating heartbeats, uncommon tiredness, no or little urine, confusion, breathing trouble, swelling, etc.
More common effects are drowsiness, numbness or tingling in the legs, arms, increased thirst or hunger, weakness of muscle, stomach upset, sun sensitivity, etc.

Zaroxolyn Drug Reactions

• Advil
• Lithobid
• Colestid
• Lanoxin
• Eskalith
• Questran
• Lanoxicaps
• Nuprin
• Naprosyn
• Motrin
• Anaprox
• Orudis
• Orudis KT
• Aleve
• Oruvail
• Cataflam
• Indocin
• Lodine
• Voltaren
• Daypro
• Relafen
• Clinori
• Feldene
• Nalfon
• Tolectin
• Ansaid
• Toradol
• Micronase
• Glucotrol
• Diabeta
• Glynase
• Tolinase
• Diabinese
• Cortone
• Orinase

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In some countries ZAROXOLYN may also be known as: Metolazone, Diondel, Metenix, Mykrox, Xuret, Birobin, Pavedal, Metoz, Diulo, Metenix 5