✅ Reviewed by a Registered Pharmacist NZ | Last updated: May 2026 | This information is for educational purposes only and does not replace advice from your doctor or pharmacist. What is spironolactone? Spironolactone is a potassium-sparing diuretic with anti-androgen properties. It is used to treat high blood pressure, heart failure, fluid retention, and hormonal…
✅ Reviewed by a Registered Pharmacist NZ | Last updated: May 2026 | This information is for educational purposes only and does not replace advice from your doctor or pharmacist. What is budesonide? Budesonide is an inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) used as a preventer medicine for asthma. Unlike reliever inhalers (salbutamol), budesonide reduces airway inflammation over…
✅ Reviewed by a Registered Pharmacist NZ | Last updated: May 2026 | This information is for educational purposes only and does not replace advice from your doctor or pharmacist. What is venlafaxine? Venlafaxine is an antidepressant belonging to the SNRI (serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor) class. It is used to treat depression, generalised anxiety disorder, and…
✅ Reviewed by a Registered Pharmacist NZ | Last updated: May 2026 | This information is for educational purposes only and does not replace advice from your doctor or pharmacist. What is clopidogrel? Clopidogrel is an antiplatelet medicine that prevents blood clots from forming. It is commonly used after a heart attack, stroke, or the…
✅ Reviewed by a Registered Pharmacist NZ | Last updated: May 2026 | This information is for educational purposes only and does not replace advice from your doctor or pharmacist. What is simvastatin? Simvastatin is a statin medication used to lower LDL (“bad”) cholesterol and triglycerides while raising HDL (“good”) cholesterol. It reduces the risk…
✅ Reviewed by a Registered Pharmacist NZ | Last updated: May 2026 | This information is for educational purposes only and does not replace advice from your doctor or pharmacist. What is allopurinol? Allopurinol is a medicine used to prevent gout attacks by lowering the levels of uric acid in the blood. It is not…
✅ Reviewed by a Registered Pharmacist NZ | Last updated: May 2026 | This information is for educational purposes only and does not replace advice from your doctor or pharmacist. What is salbutamol? Salbutamol is a short-acting bronchodilator (reliever inhaler) used to quickly relieve asthma and other breathing difficulties. In New Zealand it is most…
Plain-English NZF-based guide to bendroflumethiazide in NZ — uses, side effects, monitoring and Pharmac funding reviewed by a registered NZ pharmacist.
Plain-English guide to gabapentin in NZ — uses, side effects, dependence risk and Pharmac funding reviewed by a registered NZ pharmacist.
Plain-English guide to fluoxetine in NZ — uses, side effects, interactions and Pharmac funding reviewed by a registered NZ pharmacist.