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Drug Information  
Generic Name: Metolazone
Pronunciation: me-TOW-lah-zone
Product Name: Zaroxlyn, Mykrox
Marketer: Medeva Pharmaceuticals
Category: Diuretics
How given: by mouth (PO)
Uses: Congestive heart failure, high blood pressure, edema associated with kidney failure
Comment: Metolazone is very effective in eliminating body water when used in combination with other drugs such as Furosemide and Bumetanide. Zaroxylyn is a long acting and Mykrox is a short acting preparation of Metolazone.

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