AMILORIDE

Amiloride is a weak type of diuretic which acts principally on the distal tubules of the kidney. It enhances the discharge of sodium and lessens the discharge of potassium. It reduces the impacts of different diuretics that are related to potassium and may have effects that involve sodium.

Use this medication precisely as recommended by your physician. Follow the prescription of your doctor carefully.

The medication dose your physician has given is based on your condition, other medications or food supplements you may take, and your reaction to treatment. To diminish your risks for adverse effects, don’t increase your dosage, take it regularly, or take it as instructed by your physician. Adverse events may still happen even at usual prescription dosages.

If your physician requests you to use this drug consistently, use it regularly to get the most benefits from it. To make you remember it better, take it at a fixed time every day.

Your doctor may need to modify your dosages to ease your symptoms or if you develop adverse reactions.

If you have any inquiries with regards to information, ask your physician or pharmacist.

Uses

Amiloride is used in the following conditions:

Edema

This medicine may be recommended for different uses. Approach your physician or pharmacist for more information.

Warnings

Do not use Amiloride in people with the following conditions:

Hyperkalemia
Addison’s disease
Anuria
Acute or chronic renal insufficiency
Diabetic nephropathy

Side Effects

Amiloride may have the following side effects:

Abdominal pain
Gastrointestinalbleeding
Thirst
Dry mouth
Diarrhea
Constipation
Anorexia
Jaundice
Flatulence
Agitation
Malaise
Sexual dysfunction
Hyperkalemia
Visual disturbance
Alopecia

Keep in mind that your physician has recommended this drug since he or she has known that the advantage to you is more noteworthy than the risk of adverse reactions. Many individuals utilizing this medicine don’t have serious side effects.

A serious allergy to this medication is uncommon. In any case, seek emergency medical help if you see any manifestations of a serious allergic response, including a rash, tingling or swelling particularly of the face or tongue or throat, dizziness or difficulty in breathing.

This is is not a complete list of side effects. If you see other effects not recorded above, contact your physician or pharmacist.

Precautions

Take extra caution in patients with the following medical conditions:

Patient with diabetes mellitus
Risk of metabolic or respiratoryacidosis
Kidneyand liver impairment
Elderly
Pregnancy
Lactation

Before taking this medicine, tell your physician or pharmacist if you are allergic to it, or if you have some other hypersensitivities. This drug may contain inert ingredients which can cause unfavorable side effects or different issues. Talk with your pharmacist for more information.

Interactions

Amiloride may interact with the following medicines:

Potassium-sparing diuretics
Potassiumsupplements
Angiotensin II receptor antagonists
Angiotensin-converting enzymeinhibitors
Trilostane
Ciclosporin
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents (NSAIDs)
Thiazides
Chlorpropamide
Carbenoxolone
Other antihypertensives

Inform your physician about the drugs you take including over-the-counter medications, prescribed drugs, supplements, and vitamins.

This is not a complete list of drug interactions. Approach your physician or pharmacist for more details.

The effects of certain medications can change if you consume different medications or herbal products simultaneously. This can build your risk for side effects or may cause your drugs not to work effectively. These interactions are conceivable, yet don’t generally happen. Your physician or pharmacist can prevent or oversee interactions by changing how you utilize your prescriptions or by close checking.

While utilizing this drug, don’t start, stop, or change the dose of other medicines you are using without your physician’s advice.

Overdose & Brands

If you think you have used Amiloride more than the usual dosage, please seek medical help immediately.

Available Brand:

Midamor