Zaroxolyn (Metolazone) is a "water pill" (diuretic) that increases the amount of urine you make, which causes your body to get rid of excess water.
This medication also reduces swelling/fluid retention (edema) which can result from conditions such as heart failure or kidney disease.
This can help to improve symptoms such as trouble breathing.
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 furosemide or bumetanide, but these highly effective combinations can lead to dehydration and electrolyte abnormalities.
Origin
Made in, and imported from Italy
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Active Substance
MetolazoneUses
- Treating edema (fluid retention) associated with congestive heart failure (CHF)
- In mild heart failure, metolazone or another diuretic may be used alone, or combined with other diuretics for moderate or severe heart failure
- Metolazone may also be used in kidney disease, such as chronic kidney disease or the nephrotic syndrome
- Treating hypertension (high blood pressure)