Metolazone

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Metolazone is a thiazide-like diuretic marketed under the brand names Zytanix, Metoz, Zaroxolyn, and Mykrox. It is primarily used to treat congestive heart failure and high blood pressure. Metolazone indirectly decreases the amount of water reabsorbed into the bloodstream by the kidney, so that blood volume decreases and urine volume increases. This lowers blood pressure and prevents excess fluid accumulation in heart failure. Metolazone is sometimes used together with loop diuretics such as ...

I have been on it 2 times a day for about 3 weeks. For the last 2 weeks I have had this constant non-productive cough. I do not smoke and I am not around smokers, Also I am 60 years old. Could this drug be the reason for this constant cough? After I cough for so long I get winded and have trouble breathing. I also have had some stomach and nausea but I am overweight and the good side is I have lost my gigantic appetite. Should I contact my physician and ask to go off because of the constant cough? I just want some suggestions I am not going to get anyone in trouble, I am responsible for my own health. I just wanted some additional feedback. It seems that doctors do not have the time to become an expert on all the medication so it is up to the patient to get information to take to the do...

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Metolazone

Metolazone is a thiazide-like diuretic marketed under the brand names Zytanix, Metoz, Zaroxolyn, and Mykrox. It is primarily used to treat congestive heart failure and high blood pressure. Metolazone indirectly decreases the amount of water reabsorbed into the bloodstream by the kidney, so that blood volume decreases and urine volume increases. This lowers blood pressure and prevents excess fluid accumulation in heart failure. Metolazone is sometimes used together with loop diuretics such as ...

Metolazone

Metolazone is a thiazide-like diuretic marketed under the brand names Zytanix, Metoz, Zaroxolyn, and Mykrox. It is primarily used to treat congestive heart failure and high blood pressure. Metolazone indirectly decreases the amount of water reabsorbed into the bloodstream by the kidney, so that blood volume decreases and urine volume increases. This lowers blood pressure and prevents excess fluid accumulation in heart failure. Metolazone is sometimes used together with loop diuretics such as ...

can't find what this pill does and what it is for ## This tablet contains 5mgs of Metolazone, it is a thiazide class diuretic that is used to treat edema and high blood pressure. Side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, headache and dehydration. Learn more: Are there any other questions or comments?

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circle orange pill M on one side and 173 on other ## Found a match it's Metolazone 5 mg, which is primarily used to treat congestive heart failure and high blood pressure. 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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small pink pill w/643 on one side and 2 1/2 on the other side ## I found the pill in description marked 643 2 1/2, to be Metolazone (2.5 mg). It is primarily used to treat congestive heart failure and high blood pressure. To view a detailed description of the drug, by clicking on the link below... Did you have any more questions or information to add? Please post back if you do.

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I have a white round tablet with the letter M on one side and the numbers 172 on the other side. Does anyone know what this is? ## I located the white round pill in description to be Metolazone (2.5 mg). It is primarily used to treat congestive heart failure and high blood pressure. To view a detailed description of the drug by clicking on the link below... Did you have any more questions or information to add? Please post back if you do.

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small pink round pill 643 on one side and 2 1/2 on the other side is this a vicodin? ## No it doesn't sound like it. Vicodin is oblong white, yellow or blue ## Rita, the pill which you are describing is actually Metolazone 2.5 mg. This drug is primarily used to treat high blood pressure and congestive heart failure. You can read more about it on the page for . Hope this helps! Are there any other questions?

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white round pill M on one side 172 on the other. What is this pill. When I opened my prescription bottle, this was in with the usual prescription. ## Hi Elizabeth, I located the white round pill in description to be Metolazone (2.5 mg). It is primarily used to treat congestive heart failure and high blood pressure. To view a detailed description of the drug, by clicking on the link below... Did you have any more questions or information to add? Please post back if you do.

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Pink pill 172 on one side and M on the other side. ## I located the pill marked M T7 to be Tramadol hydrochloride (50 mg). For 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. ## I found the other pill in description marked M 172, to be Metolazone (2.5 mg). This pill however looks to be white and not pink. To view a detailed description of the drug, by clicking on the link below... Did you have any more questions or information to add? Please post back if you do.

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1 tablet po daily ## Do you mean the term Diuretic? On an average day only one or two quarts of urine is produced. Often called water pills, diuretics work in the kidneys to increase the elimination of water and electrolytes, thereby causing more urine to form. Because the amount of fluid in the body is lowered, blood pressure goes down, too. Drugs in this Class Amiloride and Hydrochlorothiazide (Moduretic) Bumetanide (Bumex) Chlorothiazide (Diurigen, Diuril) Chlorthalidone (Hygroton, Thalitone) Furosemide (Lasix) Furosemide Injection (Lasix Injection) Furosemide Oral Solution (Lasix Oral Solution) Hydrochlorothiazide (Esidrix, Ezide, HydroDIURIL, Microzide, Oretic) Indapamide (Lozol) Metolazone (Mykrox, Zaroxolyn) Spironolactone and Hydrochlorothiazide (Aldactazide) Torsemide Oral (Dem...

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light orange m on frount and 173on back ## This is Metolazone 5mgs, a generic for Zaroxolyn. This is a diuretic, to help reduce the amount of liquid and salt in the body and reduce blood pressure. ## Does not work at all like the other 644 tablet and should not be interchanged.

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small blue pill one side says 644 the other 5 ## Pill Image This is Metolazone 5mgs, a generic for Zaroxolyn, this is a diuretic, used to reduce the amount of water and salt in your body, so it helps to lower blood pressure.

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round pill m 172 ## I found the pill in description marked M 172, to be Metolazone (2.5 mg). To view a detailed description of the drug, by clicking on the link below... Did you have any more questions or information to add? Please post back if you do.

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e55 blue football shaped pill ## Found a match it's Metolazone 5 mg, which is primarily used to treat congestive heart failure and high blood pressure. 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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NDC Database

Metolazone 5 mg Oral Tablet by Eon Labs, Inc. ## Markings: E55 ## Shape: Oval ## Color: Blue ## Package Codes: 0185-0055-01, 0185-0055-10

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Metolazone 2.5 mg Oral Tablet by Eon Labs, Inc. ## Markings: E50 ## Shape: Oval ## Color: Pink ## Package Codes: 0185-5050-01, 0185-5050-10

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Metolazone 10 mg Oral Tablet by Eon Labs, Inc. ## Markings: E56 ## Shape: Oval ## Color: Yellow ## Package Codes: 0185-5600-01, 0185-5600-10

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Metolazone 2.5 mg Oral Tablet by Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. ## Markings: M;172 ## Shape: Round ## Color: Orange ## Package Codes: 0378-6172-01, 0378-6172-10