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metolazone (Zaroxolyn)

metolazone (Zaroxolyn)

What is metolazone, and how does it work (mechanism of action)? Metolazone is a diuretic (“water pill”) used in the treatment of high blood pressure and fluid accumulation. It works by blocking salt and fluid retention by the kidneys, thereby increasing urinary output of salt and water (diuresis). Although it is not a true thiazide, […]

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Bystanders Key to Cutting Cardiac Arrest Deaths

Bystanders Key to Cutting Cardiac Arrest Deaths

Latest Heart News TUESDAY, March 12, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Cardiac arrest outside of a hospital setting is a leading cause of disease-related health loss in the United States, a new study says. But bystander use of CPR and automated external defibrillators reduces the risk of death and disability. “Cardiac arrest is unique because survival […]

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isosorbide dinitrate (Isordil Titradose)

isosorbide dinitrate (Isordil Titradose)

What is isosorbide dinitrate, and how does it work (mechanism of action)? Isosorbide dinitrate is in the class of drugs called nitrates, and it is used for treating and preventing angina or heart pain. Other nitrates include nitroglycerin (Nitrostat, Nitroquick, Nitrolingual, Nitro-Dur and others) and isosorbide mononitrate (Imdur, Ismo, Monoket). Isosorbide dinitrate is converted in […]

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levocarnitine (Carnitor)

levocarnitine (Carnitor)

What is levocarnitine, and how does it work (mechanism of action)? Levocarnitine (Carnitor) is a naturally occurring substance that the cells of mammals need to produce energy. It is used to treat carnitine deficiency. Carnitine is a small protein that binds to and helps transport fatty acids into the mitochondria, the site of energy production […]

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Which Type of Exercise Might Lower Your Diabetes Risk?

Which Type of Exercise Might Lower Your Diabetes Risk?

Latest Diabetes News MONDAY, March 11, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Boosting your muscle strength could help ward off type 2 diabetes, a new study suggests. Even moderate amounts of resistance exercise may help prevent type 2 diabetes, said the study’s corresponding author, Duck-chul Lee. He’s an associate professor of kinesiology at Iowa State University. For […]

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Nutritional Supplements Don’t Ward Off Depression: Study

Nutritional Supplements Don’t Ward Off Depression: Study

Latest Depression News MONDAY, March 11, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Taking vitamin pills and other supplements won’t prevent depression, but promoting better eating habits might help, new research suggests. The study included more than 1,000 overweight or obese people in the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Germany and Spain who were at risk for depression, but […]

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Vets Who Get Opioids From VA, Medicare at Higher Overdose Risk

Vets Who Get Opioids From VA, Medicare at Higher Overdose Risk

By Alan MozesHealthDay Reporter Latest Chronic Pain News MONDAY, March 11, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Many military veterans can get prescription opioid painkillers from both the VA and Medicare, putting them at nearly triple the risk for an overdose, new research warns. The finding could have implications for a huge number of vets: Roughly eight […]