Prescription Required
Triamterene is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
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.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Triamterene is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Triamterene safe for pregnant women?
Triamterene may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Triamterene, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Triamterene safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Triamterene. It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of Triamterene on the Kidneys?
Triamterene rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Triamterene on the Liver?
Triamterene has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Triamterene on the Heart?
Triamterene is completely safe for the heart.
Triamterene should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Triamterene unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Triamterene habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Triamterene is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Triamterene will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, Triamterene is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Triamterene is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Triamterene
Taking Triamterene with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Triamterene
Consuming Triamterene with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 444-445
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 590