Heart Disease Drugs

A round pill with GG_85And it is white. would like to know what it is!! ## Based on the description provided, I found your pill to be Spironolactone (25 mg). Spironolactone is used primarily to treat heart failure, ascites in patients with liver disease, low-renin hypertension, hypokalemia and Conn's syndrome. For more information about this drug, please refer to the link below... If you have any more questions or concerns, please post back and I will be happy to help you.

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Hi, I’m Herb... My question is, why is addiction considered a disease & not a choice?! I can & have quit addiction but I don’t know anybody that has “quit” cancer, heart disease or diabetes... I’m convinced that addiction is a choice, not a disease! ## Hello Herb! How are you? It is often considered a disease, since some people can inherit a genetic propensity for addiction, just like cancer, heart disease, or diabetes, according to NIH studies. If their parents, grandparents, or others in their lineage were addicts, it could make them more prone to becoming addicted to any given substance, such as drugs, or alcohol. That does not apply to everyone that experiences an addiction, of course, but it has been found to apply in the prevalence of cases. T...

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mode of action drugs for omeprazole, atrovastin. ## Omeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor that works by inhibiting the ability of the parietal cells to produce gastric acid. For more information regarding this drug, please click on the link below... Atorvastatin inhibits HMG-CoA reductase, thereby lowering the amount of cholesterol produced which in turn lowers the total amount of LDL cholesterol. For more information regarding this drug, please click on the link below... If you have any more questions or concerns, please post back and I will be happy to help you. ## want information on medicines related to chronic heart diseases ## Below is a list of medications that may be prescribed to someone who has been diagnosed with heart disease: - Altace Oral - Calan Oral - Cardizem Oral - Cor...

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i iam 65, had m.i. inferior wall in 2000, and undergone angioplasty and stenting. Due to raised heart rate in 2003,, iwas advised to take tenormin 50mg. daily in morning along with other drugs. if i forget to take tenormin my h/r begun raising till 12 in noon to 90 frm 70. my b.p. is normal at 115/80.and iam niddm, but controlled..can i take any combination of med. to replace tenormin., so my h/r is not raised. ## RCA,PTCA followed by 3.0x1.5mn helistent in 2001,first diagonal br-moderate sized95%proximal stenosis, left circumflex artery non dominent-totaly blocked distaly,rca-dominant,large,99%discrete stenosis distaly, double vessel disease. i am in lucknow(india) my b.p. remains normal120/75, niddm, sugar levels normal,taking 75mg. aspirin also, as i was feeling raised h/r frequently...

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This medicine has been prescribed as one of the three drugs namely Amifru and Tryka from PGIMER,Chandigarh for my heart disease in which i am suffering from heart valve dysfuntion and symptoms like anxiety( Ghabrahat) and breathlessness. Kindly, explain me the indications and side effects of all these drugs. ## Hi Aman, I will give you descriptions for Pregabalin, Amifru (Amiloride and Furosemide), and Tarka- I hope those are the drugs you seeking information about. Pregabalin is an anticonvulsant drug used for neuropathic pain and as an adjunct therapy for partial seizures with or without secondary generalization in adults. It has also been found effective for generalized anxiety disorder and is (as of 2007) approved for this use in the European Union. Side effects: Very common: dizzin...

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Ethacrynic Acid

Etacrynic acid (INN) or ethacrynic acid (USAN), trade name Edecrin, is a loop diuretic used to treat high blood pressure and the swelling caused by diseases like congestive heart failure, liver failure, and kidney failure. A con with etacyrnic acid compared to the other loop diuretic drugs such as furosemide is that it has a significantly steep dose-response curve, which means the drug's dosing is very important as small variance in dose can cause a significant difference in the biological re...

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Etacrynic acid (INN) or ethacrynic acid (USAN), trade name Edecrin, is a loop diuretic used to treat high blood pressure and the swelling caused by diseases like congestive heart failure, liver failure, and kidney failure. A con with etacyrnic acid compared to the other loop diuretic drugs such as furosemide is that it has a significantly steep dose-response curve, which means the drug's dosing is very important as small variance in dose can cause a significant difference in the biological re...

Dronedarone, amlodipine, moxonidine, asprin. I am on all of these drugs, have been for a month. woukd like to hear if anybody else out there is on the dronedarone. Have been told and looked ir up on the internet and it does not look good. I can cause liver disease, along with heart failur and other complications. ## Just to clarify, I don't take, nor have I ever taken Dronedarone, but I can provide you with information on it. First, all medications carry risks, this is just the nature of putting such chemicals into your body. However, letting serious medical conditions go uncontrolled is usually far more dangerous than any risks from the medications used to treat them. Dronedarone is mainly used to treat irregular heartbeat. As to the heart failure, the information on that is focuse...

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thrush diagnosed by doctor ## Mylanta is an over the counter medication used for the treatment of acid reflux, heartburn, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (also known as GERD). I don't know how helpful it might be in regards to treating thrush (a yeast infection of the mucus membrane lining the mouth and tongue), but generally Fluconazole or Itraconazole are the recommended drugs of choice for treating serious fungal or yeast infections, such as candidiasis (thrush, oral thrush). Learn More: Fluconazole Details Itraconazole Details Has Mylanta been working ok for you?

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Can these two drugs, when taken together, cause strokes in women over 55? I was told by a pain management doctor that I should not take these two together. ## I see warnings about taking them together causing increased bleeding risks in those with kidney disease, but nothing specific to women over 55, as listed by NIH and FDA reports. There are many cases where these are prescribed together to treat various heart conditions. Are you on any other medications?

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Sir,On 12 Aug 2014,I suffered from ischemic heart disease with diastolic dysfunction and mild LVH. LVEF was 35%approx. I underwent PTCA to LAD,one blockage90%, on 16 Aug 2014. All other parameters were in normal limits such as HDL, LDL, Triglycerides, VLDL Blood sugar, Creatine etc. I am not diabetic. Treatment advised on discharge: 1) Clopitab 75 mg 1----0----1 2) Met XL 25 mg 1----0----1 3) Cardace 1.25 mg 1----0----1 4) Flavedon MR 35 mg 1----0----1 5) ISMO 20 mg 1----0----0 6) Atorva 40 mg 0----0----1 7) Ecospirin 150 mg 0----1----0 How long do I have to take all these tablets? I know allopathic drugs often have side effects.And I wanted myself free from them as early as possible. Within two months I reduced my weight from 92 kg to 81 kg by diet control and brisk walk daily for 30 m...

93 733 ## Located a matcch it's Metoprolol tartrate 50 mg, which is indicated for: - Essential hypertension - Tachycardia - Coronary heart disease (prevention of angina attacks) - Secondary prevention after a myocardial infarction - Treatment of heart failure. - Migraine prophylaxis - Vasovagal syncope - Adjunct in treatment of hyperthyroidism - Long QT Syndrome especially for patients with asthma as metoprolol's 1 selectivity tends to interfere less with asthma drugs which are often 2-adrenergic receptor agonist drugs. To learn more click on the link below... Do you have any more questions or information to add? Please post back if you do.

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H on one side 5 on one half n 9 on other whats it for ## Hello, Maria! How are you? An oval, whit tablet with H on one side and 59 on the other is manufactured by Hetero Drugs Limited and they list it as containing 20mgs of Torsemide. The FDA classifies this medication as being a diuretic that is most commonly used to treat fluid retention associated with congestive heart failure, kidney disease or liver disease. Typical side effects are listed as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination and dehydration. Is there anything else I can help with?

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What's the best medication for Chagas disease? I've tried Ozone treatments and mild antibiotics, but still going down hill quick! If anyone knows how to kill this off, please let me know where or how, or both! Thank you ## From what I could gather, Nifurtimox and Benznidazole are the two front-line drugs used to treat Chagas disease. Referenced from: ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0002348/#adam_001372.disease.treatment Have you tried either of these medications yet? Apparently they are only recommended during the acute phase of Chagas disease. Once Chagas disease reaches the chronic phase, medications aren't effective for curing the disease. Instead, treatment depends on the specific signs and symptoms: If you are experiencing heart-related complications, then treatment ma...

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I need the name of this medicine in USA and if it is used in this country or not and the reasons of it. Thank you very much ## want to share knowledge ## I can't find anything listed under this name in the U.S., the closest I can find is Isosorbide Mononitrate, which is used for heart disease and other conditions, so totally different from what the Monotrate is used for. As to why it isn't used here, I cannot tell you, you would need to check the FDA.gov site and see if they have any information on it, since they are the ones who regulate drugs in the U.S. ## I want to know about usage.

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round and white ## Hello. The pill in question is furosemide. Furosemide is a loop diuretic (water pill) that prevents your body from absorbing too much salt, allowing the salt to instead be passed in your urine. Furosemide treats fluid retention (edema) in people with congestive heart failure, liver disease, or a kidney disorder such as nephrotic syndrome. This medication is also used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Before using this medication, tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease, gout, lupus, diabetes, or an allergy to sulfa drugs. Hope this information was helpful. Have a nice day! ## Just to add some more information, because the ID is correct, but the dosage wasn't mentioned, which is very important, this is a 40mg tablet. ## Verwon, touche&...

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I have two prescriptions for this. One says hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 The other says hydroco/apap 5-325 mg. Both pills/tablet What's the difference? in drugs? ## These are NOT the same medication, at all, they are completely different, they treat different things and are in completely different medication classes!! Hydrocholorothiazide, which I have an old bottle of sitting right here, is a diuretic, it is most commonly used to treat high blood pressure, some heart diseases and edema. Common side effects may include: nausea, headache, dehydration and dizziness. Read more: Hydrocodone with APAP/Acetaminophen is a narcotic pain reliever. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, dry mouth and constipation. Read more: Do you have any other questions? ## How do I eliminate fla...

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I have REM sleep disorder, with mild narcolepsy, for which I take low doses of modafinil and clonazepam. I also have Hashimotos Disease, for which I had a partial thyroidectomy, and take thyroxine hormone replacement. Do any of these interfere with my blood pressure, causing it to fluctuate, and my throat is starting to sound hoarse when I sing. Should I be concerned about the hoarseness when I sing, and do the drugs cause my blood pressure to fluctuate? Thank you for your help. ## Your blood pressure always fluctuates, it will never hit one set of numbers and remain there. It will vary depending on what you eat, stress levels, activity levels and etc. But the Modafanil can cause blood pressure elevations, since it is a stimulant. It can also cause elevated heart rate, nervousness and i...

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white oblong pill scored in the middle on one side and the other side has pliva459 on it ## This info is from Wikipedia: Theophylline is a methylxanthine drug and is used in therapy for respiratory diseases, under a variety of brand names. It bears structural and pharmacological similarity to caffeine. It is naturally found in black tea and green tea. The main actions of theophylline are: - relaxation of bronchial smooth muscle - positive inotropic (increases heart muscle contractility and efficiency) - positive chronotropic (increases heart rate) - lowers blood pressure - increases renal blood flow - some anti-inflammatory effect The use of theophylline is complicated by the fact that it interacts with various drugs, chiefly cimetidine and phenytoin, and that it has a narrow therapeuti...

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I am a nervous wreck and I have Fibromyalgia and take one of the Oxy drugs, timed released Morphine, clonapin, flexeril, Lyrica, niaspan, lipitor, trazadone. My mom was on Elixer Alurate. When my brother died tragically, the doctor prescribe to calm all of our nerves. The calmness was within a matter. I'd like to take it again and give up the Clonapin. Is there anyone out there who takes Alurate or has any advice? Thank you ## Elixir Alurate. Your story is just like mine with my Mom being on E. Alurate & my having Fibro, which within the past few months, has been listed as a disease, right down to the drugs we both take for the Fibro & Nerves being shot. It was as if I wrote what you wrote. The Alurate is a drug that takes care of nerve issues in a heartbeat. I, too, have me...

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