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How to Take Amiloride and Hydrochlorothiazide and it's Dose

Written by - Dhanalakshmi Chinnuswamy, Diploma in Pharmacy, MBA (Healthcare)

Medically Checked by - S. Hemamalini, B. Pharm

Last Updated on August 11, 2022

It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, with food.

Dosage & When it is to be taken

Adult: PO- Per tab contains amiloride 5 mg and hydrochlorothiazide 50 mg: 1-2 tab/day.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in patients with kidney impairment, increased level of potassium in blood and pregnancy.

Drug Name : Amiloride and Hydrochlorothiazide

This combination medication contains diuretics, prescribed for hypertension and congestive heart failure.

Trade Names/Brand Names of Amiloride and Hydrochlorothiazide

International :

Moduretic

Last Updated on August 11, 2022

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