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pamabromWhat is the most important information I should know about pamabrom?
Before using pamabrom, tell your doctor if you take any other diuretic (water pill), or if you have high blood pressure, heart disease, or kidney disease. If you have any of these conditions, you may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely take pamabrom. Use this medication as directed on the label, or as your doctor has prescribed. Do not use the medication in larger amounts or for longer than recommended.
What is pamabrom?Pamabrom is a diuretic (water pill). It works by increasing urination. Pamabrom is used to treat bloating, puffiness, and other signs of water weight gain related to menstrual symptoms. Pamabrom may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide. What should I discuss with my health care provider before taking pamabrom?
Before taking pamabrom, tell your doctor if you have high blood pressure, heart disease, or kidney disease. If you have any of these conditions, you may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely take pamabrom.
How should I take pamabrom?Use this medication exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use it in larger amounts or for longer than recommended. The usual dose of pamabrom is 1 tablet taken 4 times per day.
Pamabrom will cause you to urinate more than usual. This is a sign that the medication is working.
What happens if I miss a dose?Since pamabrom is taken as needed, you may not be on a dosing schedule. If you are taking the medication regularly, take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to take the medicine and skip the missed dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose. What happens if I overdose?
What should I avoid while taking pamabrom?Follow your doctor's instructions about any restrictions on food, beverages, or activity while you are using pamabrom. What are the possible side effects of pamabrom?
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. What other drugs will affect pamabrom?Ask your doctor before taking pamabrom if you also take any other diuretic (often used as blood pressure medication). Diuretics include amiloride (Midamor, Moduretic), bumetanide (Bumex), chlorothiazide (Diuril), chlorthalidone (Hygroton, Thalitone), ethacrynic acid (Edecrin), furosemide (Lasix), hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ, HydroDiuril, Hyzaar, Vasoretic, Zestoretic), indapamide (Lozol), metolazone (Mykrox, Zaroxolyn), spironolactone (Aldactazide, Aldactone), triamterene (Dyrenium, Maxzide, Dyazide), torsemide (Demadex), and others. This list is not complete and there may be other drugs that can interact with pamabrom. Tell your doctor about all your prescription and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor. Where can I get more information?Your pharmacist can provide more information about pamabrom.
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