Congestive Heart Failure Articles A-Z

Generic Captopril

Generic captopril, which is sold under the name Captopril tablets, is available in a number of strengths. This eMedTV resource lists the strengths in which the drug is available and offers information on its various manufacturers.

Generic Carvedilol

Generic carvedilol is currently available in several strengths and is made by a number of manufacturers. This eMedTV page gives an overview of generic carvedilol and also explains the difference between a generic name and a generic drug.

Generic Chlorthalidone

This eMedTV segment takes a look at generic chlorthalidone. It compares the medication to Thalitone (both brand-name and any future generic versions) and lists the strengths that are available, as well as some of the companies that manufacture it.

Generic Dyazide

Barr Laboratories and Mylan Pharmaceuticals are among the companies that make generic Dyazide. This eMedTV article provides more detailed information about generic Dyazide, including its available strengths and how it compares to similar medications.

Generic Lozol

Since brand-name Lozol is no longer being manufactured, only generic Lozol is available on the market. As this eMedTV article explains, generic Lozol comes in two strengths and is produced by a number of different drug companies.

Generic Monopril

There is a generic Monopril that is available for sale under the name Fosinopril Sodium tablets. This eMedTV Web page describes the different strengths that are available and lists the companies that currently manufacture the medication.

Generic Quinapril

This portion of the eMedTV archives offers a general overview of generic quinapril, which is sold under the name Quinapril tablets. Generic quinapril is manufactured by several companies and is available in a number of strengths.

Generic Valsartan

This eMedTV page warns against buying any of the fake, substandard, and potentially dangerous drugs sold as "generic valsartan." An approved generic for valsartan will not be available until at least 2012, when the first patent for Diovan expires.

Generic Vasotec

Is there a generic Vasotec? In the case of Vasotec, a generic version is available. This page of the eMedTV library offers more information on the generic Vasotec, including how it works to lower blood pressure and reduce heart failure symptoms.

Generic Zestril

This eMedTV page explores generic Zestril, which is sold under the name Lisinopril tablets. This page explains uses for the drug and lists some of the available strengths (such as 5 mg and 10 mg) and companies that manufacture it (such as Sandoz).

Hart Failure

Heart failure is a condition that develops as a result of other diseases or health problems. This eMedTV resource explores the causes of heart failure and lists common symptoms of the condition. Hart failure is a common misspelling of heart failure.

Heart Failure

"Heart failure" doesn't mean the heart has stopped working. As this eMedTV resource explains, it means that the heart has become weak and is having trouble pumping blood throughout the body. Symptoms, treatment, and prognosis are also discussed.

Heart Failure Info

Heart Failure Risks

Heart failure risks, as this eMedTV segment explains, are increased in men, African Americans, children with congenital heart disease, and those over age 65. The exact ways in which these factors increase a person's risk is also discussed.

Information on Congestive Heart Failure

Left Ventricular Assist Device

As this eMedTV article explains, a left ventricular assist device helps the heart pump blood throughout the body by taking blood from the left ventricle and delivering it to the aorta. This article offers an in-depth look at this device.

Living With Heart Failure

This eMedTV segment explains how following your treatment plan as directed, making needed lifestyle modifications, and having end-of-life discussions with your doctor and family can help make living with heart failure less of a challenge.

Losal

Lozol is a prescription medicine that is used to treat high blood pressure and water retention. This eMedTV Web page describes Lozol and its effects, possible side effects, and general dosing information. Losal is a common misspelling of Lozol.

Losol

Lozol is a prescription drug that is used to treat fluid retention and high blood pressure. This eMedTV article explains how Lozol works and lists possible side effects that may occur with the medicine. Losol is a common misspelling of Lozol.

Lozol

Lozol is a prescription drug that is used for treating fluid retention and controlling high blood pressure. This eMedTV page explains how Lozol works and offers a more in-depth look at its dosing information and potential side effects.

Lozol Dosage

The recommended Lozol dosage for high blood pressure control is 1.25 mg once a day. This article from the eMedTV Web site also offers Lozol dosing recommendations for treating water retention and offers tips and precautions for taking the drug.

Lozol Drug Information

Lozol Drug Interactions

Digoxin, lithium, and other blood pressure medicines may interact with Lozol. Drug interactions, as this eMedTV page explains, can increase drug levels in your blood and cause side effects like low potassium levels or extremely low blood pressure.

Lozol Side Effects

Fatigue, infections, and dizziness are the most common Lozol side effects seen in clinical trials. This eMedTV resource lists other common side effects of Lozol and describes potentially serious problems that require immediate medical attention.

Lozol Uses

Lozol is used for treating water retention caused by congestive heart failure and high blood pressure. This eMedTV segment discusses Lozol uses in more detail, including information on whether the drug should be used in children.

Lozol Warnings and Precautions

Before taking Lozol, let your doctor know if you have kidney disease or kidney failure, gout, or diabetes. This eMedTV segment lists other important Lozol warnings and precautions, and includes information on who should not take the drug.

Metolazone

Metolazone is used to treat fluid retention and control high blood pressure. This eMedTV Web page takes an in-depth look at how metolazone works to treat these conditions and also discusses potential side effects, dosing tips, and more.

Metolazone Alternatives

If metolazone causes bothersome side effects or is not treating your condition, there are other options. This eMedTV page describes metolazone alternatives for treating high blood pressure or water retention, such as dietary changes and other drugs.

Metolazone and Breastfeeding

Metolazone does pass through breast milk. This portion of the eMedTV archives explains what to do if you are taking metolazone and breastfeeding, and also summarizes what you should discuss with your healthcare provider ahead of time.

Metolazone and Depression

Depression appears to be a side effect of metolazone. This eMedTV resource explains how clinical trials determine if a certain side effect is due to a medication and describes what to do if you are taking metolazone and depression becomes a problem.

Metolazone and Dry Mouth

If you are taking metolazone and dry mouth occurs, you can try sipping water often and avoiding caffeine. This eMedTV article provides other suggestions for relieving a dry mouth and explains what to do if it continues to be a problem.

Metolazone and Impotence

Impotence is a possible side effect of metolazone. This portion of the eMedTV library explains what to do if you are taking metolazone and impotence occurs, and also discusses what your healthcare provider may recommend to treat it.

Metolazone and Pregnancy

This eMedTV page explains that during animal studies on metolazone and pregnancy, the drug did not appear to harm the fetus. However, healthcare providers do not generally recommend using the medication to treat high blood pressure during pregnancy.

Metolazone Dosing

This eMedTV page explains that the typical starting metolazone dose for treating water retention is 5 mg to 20 mg once daily. This page also contains metolazone dosing guidelines for controlling high blood pressure and offers tips on taking the drug.

Metolazone Drug Information

This eMedTV Web page examines metolazone, a drug used for treating fluid retention and high blood pressure. Information includes possible side effects, warnings, precautions, dosing, and off-label uses.

Metolazone Overdose

It is possible to take too much metolazone. This eMedTV segment outlines some of the possible symptoms of a metolazone overdose, such as confusion, seizures, or vomiting. This page also highlights some of the treatment options that are available.