| Basic Medical Information |
| Common Brand Name |
| Zaroxolyn |
Diuril |
| Drug Class |
| Diuretics |
Diuretics |
| Legal Status |
| Rx -only |
Rx-only (us) |
| Possible Side Effects |
| Dizziness, Lightheadedness, Headache, Blurred Vision, Loss Of Appetite, Stomach Upset, Diarrhea, Constipation, Muscle Cramps, Dry Mouth, Thirst, Nausea Or Vomiting, Irregular Heartbeat, Fainting, Seizures, /abdominal Pain, Skin Rashes |
Nausea, Vomiting, Headache, Dizziness, Excess Urine Production, Dehydration, Hypoelectrolytemia |
| Precautions & Contraindications |
| Cirrhosis, Kidney Disease, Diabetes, Lupus Erythematosus, Gout, Hypercalcemia, Allergies, Pregnant, Breastfeeding |
Cirrhosis, Asthma, Diabetes, Lupus Erythematosus, Gout, Hypercalcemia, Allergies, Pregnant |
| Excretion |
| Urine |
Renal |
|
| Dosage, Usage and Forms |
| Route of Administration |
| Oral |
Oral, Iv |
| Dosage |
| 2.5 Mg |
500 Mg
Twice/day |
| Maximum daily dose |
| 5 mg |
500 mg |
| Forms |
| Tablet |
Tablet, Suspension, Iv |
| Tablet Formulations |
| 2.5 Mg, 5 Mg, 10mg |
250 Mg, 500 Mg |
| IV Solution Formulations |
|
500 mg |
| Oral Suspension |
|
250 Mg/5 Ml |
| Chemical Data |
| Molecular mass (g/mol) |
| 365.84 g/mol |
295.72 g/mol |
| Half Life (hours) |
| 14 |
2 |
| Chemicals |
| Carbon, Hydrogen, Nitrogen, Oxygen, Sulfur, Chlorine |
Carbon, Hydrogen, Nitrogen, Oxygen, Sulfur, Chlorine |
| Formula |
| C16h16cln3o3s |
C7h6cln3o4s2 |
| Melting Point (C) |
| 260 C |
358.5 C |
| Phase (solid/liquid) |
| Solid |
Solid |