Generic Name - Amiloride-hydrochlorothiazide
Category - Generic Amiloride for Hypertension - Prescription Drug Information
Indications
Hypertension, Edema
Generic Amiloride is indicated for the treatment of hypertension. Hypertension is a common disorder in which the blood pressure remains abnormally high. Amiloride is also prescribed to treat edema, swelling caused by an abnormal accumulation of fluid in body tissues.
Generic for Amiloride Contraindications and Drug Interactions
Generic Amiloride is contraindicated in patients, who are hypersensitive to this drug, medications that belong to this class of drugs or had an allergic reaction to it in the past.
Generic Amiloride should not be taken by patients who have history of the following ailment conditions
Hyperkalemia
Anuria
Renal function impairment
Diabetes mellitus
Hepatic function impairment
There are a number of medications that interact with Generic Amiloride. It is important to take the doctor's counsel if you are taking any of the following
Lithium (Lithobid, Eskalith and others)
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug such as ibuprofen
Diabetes medication such as Glipizide
Generic for Amiloride Dosage
The following information just highlights the general average dosage of GenericAmiloride
The usual starting dosage is 1 tablet a day. The dosage may be increased to 2 tablets a day, if necessary. More than 2 tablets of Generic Amiloride daily usually are not needed and there is no controlled experience with such doses.
Generic for Amiloride Adverse Effects
Some of the most serious Generic Amiloride side Effects fast or irregular heartbeat, palpitations, chest pain, nervousness, numbness or tingling in hands, feet, or lips, pain or difficulty passing urine, unusual tiredness or weakness, weakness or heaviness of legs and yellowing of the eyes or skin.
This is not a complete list of all Side effects. Do concur with your doctor and follow his directions completely when you are taking Generic Amiloride.
Generic for Amiloride and Pregnancy
There are no adequate and well-controlled studies to indicate the safety and effectiveness of Generic Amiloride in pregnant woman.
Generic for Amiloride and Breastfeeding
It is not known whether Generic Amiloride passes into human milk or not. However it is better and cautious for a nursing mother to consult a physician before taking Amiloride.
Generic for Amiloride and Pediatric
The safety and effectiveness of Generic Amiloride in pediatric patients have not been established.
Generic for Amiloride and Geriatric
Generic Amiloride is known to substantially excreted by the kidney and the risk of toxic reactions to this drug may be greater in patients with impaired renal function. Because elderly patients are more likely to have decreased renal function, care should be taken in dose selection, and it may be useful to monitor renal function.
Note
The above information about Generic Amiloride serves as an information resource only and is not intended to substitute professional medical advice, examination, diagnosis and treatment. Always seek the counsel of your doctor, physician or pharmacist before starting any new treatment or making changes to existing therapy.
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