AMILORIDE

Overview

AMILORIDE is a Schedule H drug.
Amiloride is a potassium sparing diuretic that prevents your body from absorbing too much salt and keeps your potassium levels from getting too low.
Amiloride is used to treat Hypokalemia in people with high blood pressure or congestive heart failure.

Usage

AMILORIDE is generally used to treat: Congestive Heart Disease, Urinary Retention, Hypertension
AMILORIDE can address symptoms like: Chest Pain, Legs Swelling

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Ask your doctor

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Considered as Generally Safe – not enough studies to prove risk

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe

How Do I Take It?

AMILORIDE is generally taken After Food.
Route of Administration: Oral

Precautions

Caution should be exercised in tha patients with history of diabetes, Heart disease, Cirrhosis and Breathing disorders.
It may cause Dizziness. Dont drive while taking this medication.

Symptoms of Overdosage

AMILORIDE over-dosage can result in: Difficulty Breathing

Common Side-Effects

AMILORIDE : Hypotension, Hyponatremia, Wheezing, Head Headache, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs), Agitation, Fever, Dizziness

Serious Side-Effects

AMILORIDE : Hyperkalemia, Diarrhoea, Constipation, Constipation, Chills, Increased Sensitivity To Cold, Dark Colored (brown) Urine, Loss Of Appetite, Eyes Yellow Eyes

Rare Side-Effects

AMILORIDE : Anorexia Nervosa, Heart Arrhythmias, Pale Skin, Throat Soreness, Cough

Disease Interactions

AMILORIDE can interfere with: Metabolic Acidosis, Diabetes Mellitus, Hyperkalemia, Acute Renal Failure, Acute Liver Failure

Technical Classification

AMILORIDE is categorized as: POTASSIUM-SPARING DIURETICS / DIURETICS / CARDIOVASCULAR AGENTS

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

Common Drugs with AMILORIDE as Ingredient

AMIFRU 40MG TAB	FUROSEMIDE 40 MG, AMILORIDE 5 MG
AMIFRU 40MG/5MG TAB	FUROSEMIDE 40.0 MG, AMILORIDE 5.0 MG
BIDURET 5MG/50MG TAB	HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE 50.0 MG, AMILORIDE 5.0 MG
BIDURET L 2.5MG/25MG TAB	HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE 25.0 MG, AMILORIDE 2.5 MG
BIDURET TAB	HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE 50 MG, AMILORIDE 5 MG
BIDURET-L TAB	HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE 25 MG, AMILORIDE 2.5 MG
EXNA K 40MG/5MG TAB	FUROSEMIDE 40.0 MG, AMILORIDE 5.0 MG
FRUMIDE 40MG/5MG TAB	FUROSEMIDE 40.0 MG, AMILORIDE 5.0 MG
FRUMIL 40MG/5MG TAB	FUROSEMIDE 40.0 MG, AMILORIDE 5.0 MG