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Mykrox Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage
MYKROX (metolazone) Tablets are indicated for the treatment of hypertension, alone or in combination with other antihypertensive drugs of a different class.
MYKROX (metolazone) TABLETS HAVE NOT BEEN EVALUATED FOR THE TREATMENT OF CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE OR FLUID RETENTION DUE TO RENAL OR HEPATIC DISEASE AND THE CORRECT DOSAGE FOR THESE CONDITIONS AND OTHER EDEMA STATES HAS NOT BEEN ESTABLISHED.
SINCE A SAFE AND EFFECTIVE DIURETIC DOSE HAS NOT BEEN ESTABLISHED, MYKROX (metolazone) TABLETS SHOULD NOT BE USED WHEN DIURESIS IS DESIRED.
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Mykrox Consumer Information: Uses
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 drug is used to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems.
This medication also reduces swelling/fluid retention (edema) which can result from conditions such as congestive heart failure or kidney disease. This can help to improve symptoms such as trouble breathing.
HOW TO USE: Take this medication by mouth with or without food, usually ...
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