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Oretic FDA Approved Drugs

ATENOLOL AND CHLORTHALIDONE [AtenololC14H22N2O3 : ChlorthalidoneC14H11ClN2O4S]
RX
-
100mg : 25mg (oral tablet)
50mg : 25mg (oral tablet)
Alvogen MaltaMay 31, 1990
MylanOct 31, 1993
Sun Pharm IndsApr 29, 1993
Watson LabsJul 2, 1992
Mutual PharmApr 29, 1993
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

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HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE [HydrochlorothiazideC7H8ClN3O4S2]
RX
-
12.5mg (oral tablet)
25mg (oral tablet)
50mg (oral tablet)
Accord HlthcareSep 24, 2012
Actavis ElizabethFeb 27, 2007
Alembic Pharms LtdNov 30, 2010
ApotexMay 16, 2008
Aurobindo PharmaSep 18, 2007
Ipca Labs LtdApr 2, 2009
Ivax Sub Teva PharmsJul 13, 2005
Jubilant CadistaFeb 11, 2008
MylanJan 28, 2000
Mylan Pharms IncJan 23, 2007
Prinston IncSep 17, 2002
Sun Pharm Inds IncApr 7, 2014
UnichemJan 19, 2010
Dava Pharms IncApproved Prior To Jan 1, 1982
Heritage Pharms IncApproved Prior To Jan 1, 1982
Leading Pharma LlcMar 16, 2007
Sciegen Pharms IncJul 23, 2014
Hikma Intl PharmsApproved Prior To Jan 1, 1982
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

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IONSYS [Fentanyl HydrochlorideC22H28N2OClH]
RX
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eq 40mcg base/activation (iontophoresis, transdermal system)
The Medicines CoMay 22, 2006
  • Method for iontophoretic transdermal delivery of fentanyl hydrochloride.
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

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LISINOPRIL AND HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE [HydrochlorothiazideC7H8ClN3O4S2 : LisinoprilC21H31N3O52H2O]
RX
-
12.5mg : 10mg (oral tablet)
12.5mg : 20mg (oral tablet)
25mg : 20mg (oral tablet)
Apotex IncOct 5, 2004
AurobindoMar 14, 2006
Hikma Intl PharmsJul 8, 2002
Invagen PharmsMay 23, 2017
Ivax Sub Teva PharmsJul 1, 2002
LupinSep 27, 2006
MylanJul 1, 2002
Prinston IncJul 1, 2002
SandozJul 1, 2002
Sun Pharm Inds LtdJul 1, 2002
Watson LabsJul 1, 2002
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

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MICROZIDE [HydrochlorothiazideC7H8ClN3O4S2]
RX
-
12.5mg (oral capsule)
Allergan Sales LlcDec 27, 1996
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

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TENORETIC 100 [AtenololC14H22N2O3 : ChlorthalidoneC14H11ClN2O4S]
RX
-
100mg : 25mg (oral tablet)
Alvogen MaltaJun 8, 1984
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

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TENORETIC 50 [AtenololC14H22N2O3 : ChlorthalidoneC14H11ClN2O4S]
RX
-
50mg : 25mg (oral tablet)
Alvogen MaltaJun 8, 1984
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

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ZESTORETIC [HydrochlorothiazideC7H8ClN3O4S2 : LisinoprilC21H31N3O52H2O]
RX
-
12.5mg : 10mg (oral tablet)
12.5mg : 20mg (oral tablet)
25mg : 20mg (oral tablet)
Alvogen MaltaNov 18, 1993
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

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WARNING: Consult a licensed physician in the appropriate field for medical treatment and drug prescription. Do not self medicate.


WARNING: All medicines, drugs, plants, chemicals or medicial precedures below are for historical reference only. Many of these treatments are now known to be harmful and possibly fatal. Do not consume any plant, chemical, drug or otherwise without first consulting a licensed physician that practices medine in the appropriate field.

Felter's Materia Medica on Oretic

ANTHEMIS NOBILIS
   The flower-heads of Anthemis nobilis, Linné, (Nat. Ord. Compositae). Collected from cultivated plants. Common Names: Roman Chamomile, Chamomile,... / .... Dose, 1 to 4 fluidounces. Therapy.—The cold infusion is reputed stomachic; the hot infusion diaphoretic (1 to 2 fluidounces), and emetic (5 to 12 fluidounces); the oil carminative. The cold infusio... / ...a like purpose, and for intestinal cramps and colic due to flatulency. Anthemis is little used. 1

APOCYNUM CANNABINUM
   The root of Apocynum cannabinum, Linné (Nat. Ord. Apocynaceae) gathered in autumn after the leaves and fruit have matured. Grows throughout the... / ...e best way to relieve headaches and certain catarrhal affections. Again, it was recommended in diaphoretic doses, for the relief of intermittent and remittent fevers, and in pneumonic involvements, co... / ...may be looked for. Under these circumstances we have removed enormous dropsical swellings with it, giving quick relief from dyspnea and1

ASARUM CANDENSE
   ...f Asarum. Dose, 1-2 fluidrachms. Action and Therapy.—A very pleasant stimulating carminative, diaphoretic and emmenagogue, of considerable value in amenorrhea from recent colds, in atonic dysmenorrhe......m recent colds, in atonic dysmenorrhea, and in flatulent colic. A warm infusion is a very good diaphoretic with which to “break up a cold”. Asarum may be added to cough mixtures, and with syrup form...1

ASCLEPIAS TUBEROSA
   ... more nearly resembles that of normal or insensible perspiration than that caused by any other diaphoretic, corallorhiza possibly excepted. Therapy.—Asclepias is one of the most important medicines f......rrhs, and an agent for reestablishing suppressed secretion of the skin. It is the most perfect diaphoretic we possess, so completely does it counterfeit the normal process of insensible perspiration. ...1

CARTHAMUS
   The florets of Carthamus tinctorius, Linné (Nat. Ord. Compositae). Egypt and the Mediterranean countries, but cultivated in Europe and the United States. Common Names:... / ...ue to recent colds; and to determine the eruption in scarlet fever and measles. It is somewhat diaphoretic and laxative, and is little used by physicians.1

CATARIA
   The leaves and flowering tops of Nepeta Cataria (Nat. Ord. Labiatae). A common perennial of Europe, and naturalized in the United States. Common... / ...rying; nervous agitation. Action and Therapy.—A safe and valuable, though simple carminative, diaphoretic (in warm infusion), and tonic (cold infusion). A splendid quieting agent for fretful babies, ... / ...effects of alcohol are needed, or when the freshly dried herb cannot be obtained, the specific medicine may be used in place of the infusion.1

CAULOPHYLLUM
   The rhizome and roots of Caulophyllum thalictroides (Linné, Michaux (Nat. Ord. Berberidaceae). In rich woods in the eastern half of the United... / ...lophyllum was at one time largely used as an antispasmodic, emmenagogue, parturient, diuretic, diaphoretic and expectorant, all of which properties it possesses in greater or less degree, according to... / ...of strength and rapid involution of the womb following labor. The dose of the syrup is from 2 fluidrachms to 1/2 fluidounce, 2 or 3 times a day.1

CORALLORHIZA
   The rhizome of Corallorhiza odontorhiza, Nuttall. (Nat. Ord. Orchidaceae.) Rich woods in eastern half of the United States. Dose, 1 drachm. Common... / ...itic pain, bronchial irritation and low pyrexia. Action and Therapy.—This is the most perfect diaphoretic we know of, duplicating the natural process of perspiration when given in small doses, and in... / ...agent is too expensive to use for these purposes. It is to be regretted that its extreme scarcity makes corallorhiza an almost unobtainable drug.1

CROCUSCROCU
   The stigmas of Crocus sativa, Linné (Nat. Ord. Irideae). Asia Minor; much cultivated in Europe. Common Name: Saffron. Principal... / ...ration.—Tinctura Croci. Tincture of Crocus. Dose, 1 to 60 drops. Action and Therapy.—Reputed diaphoretic and emmenagogue, this agent was formerly used in amenorrhoea, dysmenorrhea, and suppression o... / ...(Carthamus tinctorius), which see under Carthamus. It may be used to color tinctures orange yellow, but it is too expensive for that purpose.1

GUAIACUM
   The resin of the wood of Guaiacum officinale, Linné, or of Guaiacum sanctum, Linné (Nat. Ord. Zygophyllaceae). West Indian trees. Dose, 5 to 30... / ...rheumatism, in which it has a better claim to efficiency. Guaiac is laxative, expectorant, and diaphoretic. When it fails to act upon the skin it usually stimulates the kidneys. Large doses may occasi... / ...a fourfold dilution of specific medicine, mixed with syrup and water. Stronger preparations than this diluted tincture precipitate heavily.1

HEDEOMA
   The leaves and tops of Hedeoma pulegioides (Linné,) Persoon (Nat. Ord. Labiatae). Common in American woods and waste places. Dose, 5 to 60... / ...ed lochia. The infusion is a popular and pleasant remedy for acute colds. It acts chiefly as a diaphoretic, and for this effect it is one of the most certain of medicines; and a relic of domestic meth...1

MARRUBIUM
   The leaves and tops of Marrubium vulgare, Linné (Nat. Ord. Labiatae). Europe; naturalized in America. Dose, 5 to 60 grains. Common Names:... / ...iderable value, but given too freely it will act as an emetic and cathartic. A hot infusion is diaphoretic; a cold infusion, diuretic. Hoarhound, usually in the form of a syrup, is useful in hoarsenes... / ...syrup is an agreeable and efficient expectorant for chronic cough. Hoarhound candy is a popular remedy for irritation of the throat with cough.1

MATRICARIA
   The dried flower-heads of Matricaria Chamomilla, Linné (Nat. Ord. Compositae). Wastes of Europe, Asia, and Australia. Dose, 1 to 60... / ...ed about in the arms. Therapy.—According to dose and manner of use, matricaria is a stimulant diaphoretic and nerve sedative. Its calmative action is so satisfactory that even the skeptic in therapeu... / ...to the actual pain suffered. This remedy should be resorted to when one is tempted to employ opiates and other more powerful pain relievers.1

MONARDAMOME2
   The leaves and flowering tops of Monarda punctata, Linné (Nat. Ord. Labiatae). Indigenous to the greater part of the United States, in sandy... / ...pungent and diffusive, are stimulating, carminative, antiemetic, and diuretic; in hot infusion diaphoretic. Both may be used to relieve nausea and vomiting even when there is diarrhoea, in flatulent d... / ...effective agent against hookworm. Oil of Monarda is an ingredient of domestic preparations lauded for their asserted effectiveness in pertussis.1

OLEUM CHENOPODII
   Oil of Chenopodium, Oil of American Wormseed. A volatile oil obtained from Chenopodium ambrosioides anthelminticum, Linné (Nat. Ord. Chenopodiaceae). Naturalized in the United... / ...fficiency. Oil of chenopodium forms the basis of several popular “worm nostrums”. It is also diaphoretic, diuretic, and expectorant.1


WARNING: All medicines, drugs, plants, chemicals or medicial precedures below are for historical reference only. Many of these treatments are now known to be harmful and possibly fatal. Do not consume any plant, chemical, drug or otherwise without first consulting a licensed physician that practices medine in the appropriate field.

Physician's Materia Medica on Oretic

ABSCESS-ROOT
   The root of POLEMONIUM REPTANS, Lin. Diaphoretic, especially in the form of hot infusion; expectorant, alterative, astringent. Has been used in febrile and inflammatory diseases, especially of the chest, and as a gargle in pharyngitis, etc.2

AMERICAN SARSAPARILLA
   The root of ARALIA NUDICAULIs, Lin. Aromatic, alterative, in hot infusion diaphoretic.2

ANGELICAANGEL
   The seed of ANenLIen ATROPURPUREA, Lin. (American Angelica) and the root of ANGELICA AncHANGELIen, Lin. (European Ange lica). Aromatic, carminative, diaphoretic, diuretic, emmenagogue. Used in flatulent colic, in chronic bronchitis and in dysmenorrhea.2

BITTER-ROOT
   The root of APOCYNUM ANDROsAEMIFOLIUM, Lin. Emetic and cathartic in full doses; in smaller doses, diaphoretic, tonic, laxative and hepatic stimulant. Used especially in dyspepsia with constipa tion and in headache with torpor of the bowels.2

BLESSED THISTLECNBE
   The herb of CNICUS BENEDICTUS, Lin. Bitter tonic. hepatic stimulant, diaphoretic; in large doses emetic. Especially useful in dyspepsia with torpid liver.2

BONESET (Eupatorium)TAMAU2
   The leaves and flowering tops of EUPATORIU M PERFOLIATUM, Lin. Tonic, diaphoretic, febrifuge. in large doses laxative and nauseant or emetic. The remedy deserves more attention than it has received, its range of use being essentially the same as that of Matricaria.2

BORAGEBORAG
   The herb, BORAGO OFFICINALIs, Lin. Demulcent, diaphoretic, diuretic, refrigerant.2

CALENDULA
   The florets of CALENDULA OFFICINALIs. Lin. Diaphoretic, antispasmodic, vulnerary. Used chiefly as a dressing for wounds andu lcers.2

CANADA SNAKE-ROOT
   The root of APOCYNUM CANNABINUM, Lin. Emetic, cathartic. diuretic, diaphoretic, expectorant. Used chiefly for its diuretic action in albuminuria and dropsy, occasionally as an antiperiodic.2

CHAMOMILE, GERMAN (Matrlcarla)
   The flower heads of MATRICARIA CHAMOMILLA, Lin. Tonic, antisp asmodic. anthelmintic, in large doses nauvant; in hot infusion, diaphoretic and emmenagogua2


WARNING: All medicines, drugs, plants, chemicals or medicial precedures below are for historical reference only. Many of these treatments are now known to be harmful and possibly fatal. Do not consume any plant, chemical, drug or otherwise without first consulting a licensed physician that practices medine in the appropriate field.

Physician's Therapeutics Memoranda on Oretic

BRONCHITIS
   ...n the incipient stage, quinine with a little Dover powder and a laxative may ward off the attack. If inflammatory action is estab lished, active diaphoretics (the hot foot bath, hot lemonade witliwa little whiskey, Dover powder, chamomile tea or other hot infusion), yconite if required for fever, ap... / ...hypersecretion, avoid ammonium chloride and use belladonna, strychnine and counter-irritation.2

FEVER
   The remedies commonly resorted to include; 1st cardiac or ar terial sedatives, particularly... / ... 3d applications of cold water which constitute a measure almost always serviceable, 4th sedatives and anodynes, which may well be combined with diaphoretics. These several classes of remedies must be suited to the individual case, bearing in mind the fact that fever is not in and of itself necessar...2

INFLAMMATION
   Aconite as arterial sedative; diaphoretic and diuretic remedies, especially potassium citrate, ammonium acetate and spirit nitrous ether; mercurial cathartic; Dover’s powder. Locally depletant remedies, especially Glyceroplasma (blisters, leeches); turpentine stupe; hop poultice.2

SCARLATINA
   Some physicians... / ...ribe as a specific remedy sodium salicylate (2 gr. doses every hour), others chloral (2 to 4 grs. every 2 to 4 hours). The usual treatment is by diaphoretic and diuretic refrigerants. potassium citrate with spirit nitrous ether, vichy water or Ze-an, N., B. & Co., with potassium acetate. For the sor... / ...particularly guard against exposure to cold during convales cence.2


References

1) Felter, Harvey Wickes, 1922, The Eclectic Materia Medica, Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Cincinnati, Ohio.
2) Nelson, Baker & Co., 1904, Physician's Handy Book of Materia Medica and Therapeustics, Detroit, Michigan.