Amiloride
Amiloride Information
Amiloride Benefits & Uses
Amiloride is used to treat the following -
- High Blood Pressure Primary
- Heart Failure
- Edema Primary
- Potassium Deficiency
- Ascites
Amiloride Dosage & How to Take
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
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Ingredients of Amiloride
Amiloride Side Effects
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Amiloride is used -
- Nausea or vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Headache Mild
- Dizziness Mild
- Tiredness
- Cough Mild
- Impotence
- Constipation Moderate
- Rash
- Joint pain
- Confusion
- Chest Pain Moderate
Amiloride Related Warnings
Is the use of Amiloride safe for pregnant women?
Side effects of Amiloride during pregnancy are not known because scientific research on this topic hasn't been done.
UnknownIs the use of Amiloride safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Amiloride for breastfeeding women are not known. This is because research work on this has not been done.
UnknownWhat is the effect of Amiloride on the Kidneys?
There may be severe side effects of Amiloride on your kidney. Do not take it unless a doctor says so.
SevereWhat is the effect of Amiloride on the Liver?
Amiloride can cause side effects that could harm the liver. So medical advice before taking it is necessary.
SevereWhat is the effect of Amiloride on the Heart?
Side effects of Amiloride rarely affect the heart.
MildSevere Interaction of Amiloride with Other Drugs
Amiloride should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Amiloride Contraindications
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Amiloride unless your doctor advises you to do so -
- Hyperkalemia
- Diabetes
- Dehydration
- Liver Disease
- Kidney Disease
Frequently asked Questions about Amiloride
Is this Amiloride habit forming or addictive?
No, you do not get addicted to Amiloride.
NoIs it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Amiloride since it does not cause drowsiness.
SafeIs it safe?
" Yes, Amiloride it is safe but take it after seeking your doctor's advice."
Safe, but take only on Doctor's adviseIs it able to treat mental disorders?
Amiloride is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
NoAmiloride Interactions with Food and Alcohol
Interaction between Food and Amiloride
When consumed with certain foods, Amiloride may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.
MildInteraction between Alcohol and Amiloride
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Amiloride.
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References
- KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 590
- April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 444-445
