Moduretic
Generic Name
Amiloride And Hydrochlorothiazide
Packs Price
- Tab 5/50 mg(001604): 10x10: 194.85: 229.24
Company
OBS
Therapeutic Group
Diuretic
Indication Dosage
Amiloride and Hydrochlorothiazide is a medications prescribed to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and edema (fluid retention) in the body. This combination medication works by helping the kidneys remove excess salt and water from the bloodstream, which helps to lower blood pressure and reduce swelling caused by fluid buildup. It is often used when lifestyle changes alone are insufficient in managing hypertension or edema, providing an effective solution to control these conditions and promote overall cardiovascular health.
Hypertension:
- Adult: Initially 2.5/25 Mg Daily, Increased If Necessary Up To 5/50 Mg Daily
Congestive Heart Failure:
- Adult: Initially 2.5/25 Mg Daily; Increased If Necessary Up To 10/100 Mg Daily, Reduce Dose For Maintenance If Possible
Oedema And Ascites In Cirrhosis Of The Liver:
- Adult: Initially 5/50 Mg Daily; Increased If Necessary Up To 10/100 Mg Daily, Reduce Dose For Maintenance If Possible
- Children: Not Recommended.
Content
- Tab 5 /50mg: Amiloride Hci 5mg, Hydrochlorothi-azide 50mg.
Pregnancy
Contraindicated In Pregnancy.
Stability
- Potassium Sparing Diuretic
- Thiazide Diuretic
Contra Indications
- Addison's Disease,anuria, Hypercalcaemia, Hyponatraemia, Refractory Hypokalaemia, Symptomatic Hyperuricaemia
Precautions
- Addison's Disease,anuria, Hypercalcaemia, Hyponatraemia, Refractory Hypokalaemia, Symptomatic Hyperuricaemia
Lactation
- Contraindicated or Not Recommended.
Side Effects
- Agitation
- alopecia
- Angina
- anorexia
- arrhythmias
- arthralgia
- confusion
- cough
- dizziness
- dry Mouth
- Dyspnea
- encephalopathy
- fever
- Flushing
- Gi Disturbance And Bleeding
- Headache
- Hyperkalaemia
- Insomnia
- Jaundice
- Malaise
- Musclecramp
- Nasalcongestion
- Nausea
- Palpitation
- Paraesthesia
- Postural Hypotension
- Pruritus
- Raised Intra-ocular Pressure
- Rash
- Respiratory Distress
- Restlessness
- Sexual Dysfunction
- Sweating
- Thirst
- Tinnitus
- Tremor
- Urinary Disturbances
- Visual Disturbance