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Amiloride

Uses

Amiloride is used in the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure) and edema. It is effective in managing edema (fluid overload) associated with heart, liver, kidney, or lung disease.

How it Works

How Amiloride works Amiloride is a potassium-sparing diuretic. It lowers blood pressure and reduces swelling by removing excess water and electrolytes from the body while preserving potassium levels.

Side Effects

Common side effects of Amiloride include diarrhea, dizziness, headache, increased potassium levels in the blood, and muscle pain.

Expert Advice

  • Amiloride may cause dizziness for the first few days of use.
  • Do not drive or engage in activities requiring concentration until you understand how Amiloride affects you.
  • It may increase potassium levels in your blood.
  • Avoid potassium supplements and potassium-rich foods, such as bananas and broccoli.
  • Your doctor will regularly monitor your kidney function and potassium levels while you are on this medication.
  • Notify your doctor if you experience any of the following symptoms:
    • Dizziness
    • Diarrhea
    • Vomiting
    • Fast or irregular heartbeat
    • Swelling in the feet
    • Difficulty breathing
  • Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.
  • Amiloride assists in removing fluid from your body when used in conjunction with other medications.

Other Combinations

Amiloride + Atenolol + Hydrochlorothiazide

Amiloride + Furosemide

Amiloride + Hydrochlorothiazide

Amiloride + Torasemide

Frequently asked questions

Amiloride helps control high blood pressure but does not cure it. While symptoms may not be noticeable, blood pressure checks may show changes within 2 weeks, with maximum benefits potentially taking 4 weeks or longer.
Amiloride may increase blood sugar levels, so regular monitoring is important for diabetics. It should be avoided in patients with type 2 diabetes who have certain kidney issues.
No, Amiloride does not cause erectile dysfunction and does not affect fertility in either males or females.
If you forget a dose of Amiloride, take it as soon as you remember, unless it's almost time for your next dose. In that case, skip the missed dose and resume your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
As a potassium-sparing diuretic, Amiloride may increase potassium levels in the body. Your doctor will monitor your potassium levels, which may require testing before starting Amiloride and periodically thereafter.
No, you should not stop Amiloride without consulting your doctor. It is essential to continue treatment as it manages blood pressure, and discontinuing it may worsen your condition and lead to side effects.
Amiloride is a potassium-sparing diuretic used alongside other medications to manage high blood pressure and treat heart failure post-heart attack. It is not a beta blocker; it acts as a mineralocorticoid receptor blocker.
Your doctor may have found that Losartan alone was insufficient for blood pressure control. Amiloride was chosen to prevent elevated potassium levels, especially when combined with hydrochlorothiazide, rather than with Losartan.
Aspirin may reduce the effectiveness of Amiloride in controlling blood pressure and can increase potassium levels, especially in patients with kidney problems. Monitor your blood pressure and potassium levels closely.
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