amiloride hydrochloride

A potassium-sparing diuretic used in the treatment of hypertension and oedema associated with heart failure, liver disease, or kidney disease. It is available, on prescription only, as tablets or a solution. See also co-amilofruse; co-amilozide.

Side effects, precautions, and interactions with other drugs:
see potassium-sparing diuretics.

Proprietary preparations:
Amilamont; Frumil (see co-amilofruse); Moduretic (see co-amilozide).

See also antihypertensive drugs; diuretics.

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