Diuretics, Potassium-sparing, and Hydrochlorothiazide (Systemic)
Category- Antihypertensive - Amiloride and Hydrochlorothiazide; Spironolactone and Hydrochlorothiazide; Triamterene and Hydrochlorothiazide
- Antihypokalemic - Amiloride and Hydrochlorothiazide; Spironolactone and Hydrochlorothiazide; Triamterene and Hydrochlorothiazide
- Diuretic - Amiloride and Hydrochlorothiazide; Spironolactone and Hydrochlorothiazide; Triamterene and Hydrochlorothiazide
DescriptionThis medicine
is a combination of two diuretics (water pills). It is commonly used to help
reduce the amount of water in the body.
This combination is also used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
High blood pressure adds to the work load of the heart and arteries. If it
continues for a long time, the heart and arteries may not function properly.
This can damage the blood vessels of the brain, heart, and kidneys, resulting
in a stroke, heart failure, or kidney failure. High blood pressure may also
increase the risk of heart attacks. These problems may be less likely to occur
if blood pressure is controlled.
Diuretics help to reduce the amount of water in the body by acting on the
kidneys to increase the flow of urine. This also helps to lower blood pressure.
This combination is also used to treat problems caused by too little potassium
in the body.
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the
following dosage forms:
Oral
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Amiloride and Hydrochlorothiazide
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Tablets (U.S. and Canada)
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Spironolactone and Hydrochlorothiazide
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Tablets (U.S. and Canada)
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Triamterene and Hydrochlorothiazide
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Capsules (U.S.)
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Tablets (U.S. and Canada)
Brand NamesSome commonly used brand names are:
In the U.S. -
- Aldactazide 2
- Dyazide 3
- Maxzide 3
- Moduretic 1
- Spirozide 2
In Canada -
- Aldactazide 2
- Apo-Triazide 3
- Dyazide 3
- Moduret 1
- Novo-Spirozine 2
- Novo-Triamzide 3
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Note:
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For quick reference, the following medicines are numbered
to match the corresponding brand names.
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| This information applies to the following medicines: |
| 1. |
Amiloride and Hydrochlorothiazide (a-MILL-oh-ride and hye-droe-klor-oh-THYE-a-zide)‡ |
| 2. |
Spironolactone and Hydrochlorothiazide (speer-on-oh-LAK-tone and
hye-droe-klor-oh-THYE-a-zide)‡ |
| 3. |
Triamterene and Hydrochlorothiazide (trye-AM-ter-een and hye-droe-klor-oh-THYE-a-zide)‡ |
| ‡ Generic name product may be available
in the U.S. |
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