Zaroxolyn
side effects, nutrient depletions, herbal interactions and health notes:
Data provided by Applied Health
• This diuretic causes loss of potassium, magnesium, and sodium. Supplementation of these nutrients with long term use of the medication may be necessary.1
• Avoid using calcium and vitamin D supplements without consulting a physician. There is an increased risk of hypercalcemia associated with this drug.2
• Co-Q-10 may be depleted with this drug with long term use. Discuss the possible benefits of supplementation with a physician or pharmacist.3
• Ginkgo may increase blood pressure if used with thiazide diuretics.4
• Avoid natural licorice, buckthorn, aloe(dried leaf), cascara sagrada, rhubarb plant and senna with thiazide diuretics. There is an increased risk of potassium loss.5
• These herbs possess diuretic action and should be avoided with zaroxolyn: Alfalfa, Angelica, Astragalus, Basil, Bean Pod, Buckthorn, Burdock, Butcher’s Broom, Buchu, Celery, Cleavers, Cornflower, Dandelion, Elecampane, Elder, Goat's Rue, Hempnettle, Horsetail, Indian-Hemp, Juniper, Marigold, Meadowsweet, Parsley, Rauwolfia, Sarsaparilla, Sweet clover, Turmeric, and Vervain6
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1 Gettes LS: Electrolyte abnormalities underlying lethal and ventricular arrhythmias, Circulation, 1992, 85(1 suppl):170-6
1 Hollifield JW: Potassium and magnesium abnormalities - diuretics and arrhythmias in hypertension, Am J Med, 1984, 77(5A):28-32
1 Nicholls MG: Interaction of diuretics and electrolytes in congestive heart failure, Am J Cardiol, 1990, 65(10):17E-21E
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1 Facts and Comparisons, Clinisphere 2.0, Wolters Kluwer Company, 2000
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2 Facts and Comparisons, Clinisphere 2.0, Wolters Kluwer Company, 2000
3 Kishi H, et al. Bioenergetics in clinical medicine. III. Inhibition of coenzyme Q10-enzymes by clinically used anti-hypertensive drugs. Res Commun Chem Pathol Pharmacol 12(3): 533-540, 1975
4 Shaw D, et al. "Traditional remedies and food supplements: a 5-year toxicological study." Drug Safety, 1997; 17:342-56
4 Perharic L, Shaw D, Colbridge M, House I, Leon C, Murray V. Toxicological problems resulting from exposure to traditional remedies and food supplements. Drug Saf. 1994 Oct;11(4):284-94.
5 Pronsky, Z Food Medication Interactions, 11th edition, 1999
5 Shintani S, Murase H, Tsukagoshi H, and Shiigai T. Glycyrrhizin (licorice)-induced hypokalemic myopathy. Report of two cases and review of the literature. Eur Neurol 32: 44-51, 1992
5 Blumenthal, M (Ed.): The Complete German Commission E Monographs: Therapeutic Guide to Herbal Medicines. American Botanical Council. Austin, TX. 1998
5 Chan TY, Chan AY, Critchley JA. Hospital admissions due to adverse reactions to Chinese herbal medicines. J Trop Med Hyg. 1992 Aug;95(4):296-8.
5 Brinker, F Herb Contraindications and Drug Interactions, Eclectic Medical Publications, 1998
6 Newall CA, Anderson LA, Phillipson JD. Herbal Medicines: A Guide for Health-care Professionals. London: The Pharmaceutical Press, 1996.
6 Facts and Comparisons, The Review of Natural Products, Clinisphere 2.0, Wolters Kluwer Company, 2000
6 PDR for Herbal Medicines, 2nd edition, Medical Economics Company, 2000
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