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Moduretic (Amiloride/HCTZ)

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Moduretic (Amiloride/HCTZ)

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Strength
Qty
5mg / 50mg

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    Description

    Moduretic is a prescription that contains a combination of the drugs amiloride and hydrochlorothiazide.

    Your doctor may prescribe Moduretic to treat heart failure, hypertension, or both conditions.

    Hypertension is another term for high blood pressure. Hypertension is a chronic condition where the blood pushes too forcefully on the blood vessel walls. Over time, the increased pressure can cause organ damage, heart attack, or stroke.

    In heart failure, one or more chambers of the heart cannot squeeze hard enough to push blood through the blood vessels. Blood may pool in the limbs or lungs, impacting the quality of life.

    Fact Table

    Formula

    C6H8ClN7O

    License

    US FDA

    Bioavailability

    Readily absorbed, 15–25%

    Legal status

    Rx-only

    Chemical Name

    Amiloride

    Elimination half-life

    6 to 9 hours

    Dosage (Strength)

    5/50mg

    Pregnancy

    Consult Doctor

    Brands

    Moduretic

    Protein binding

    ~23%

    PubChem CID

    16231

    MedlinePlus

    a615029

    ChEBI

    2639

    ATC code

    C03DB01

    DrugBank

    DB00594

    KEGG

    D07447

    Routes of administration

    By mouth

    Directions

    The ingredients in Moduretic 5-50 mg are amiloride and hydrochlorothiazide.

    The starting Moduretic dose is 1 tablet by mouth once daily. Your doctor may increase the dose to 2 tablets per day.

    Ingredients

    Moduretic contains two active ingredients.

    Amiloride is a potassium-sparing diuretic. It works in the kidneys to promote the urination of extra fluid to decrease the workload on the heart.

    Hydrochlorothiazide is a thiazide diuretic. It also works in the kidneys to increase urination and decrease the fluid-load on the heart.

    Interactions

    Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any of the following:

    • Bile acid sequestrants
    • Cyclosporine
    • Dofetilide
    • Eplerenone
    • Lithium
    • Obinutuzumab
    • Potassium salts
    • Promazine
    • Spironolactone
    • Topiramate

    Cautions

    Tell your doctor if you have an allergy to sulfa (sulfonamide drugs) before taking Moduretic. 

    You may become more sensitive to the sun and artificial sunlight while taking this medicine.

    Your doctor should monitor for changes in your electrolytes while taking Moduretic.

    This is not a complete list of precautions. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

    Side Effects

    The common side effect of Moduretic may include:

    • Dizziness
    • Headache
    • Hyperkalemia
    • Nausea
    • Skin rash
    • Weakness

    References

    1. Amiloride and Hydrochlorothiazide [package insert]. Morgantown, WV: Mylan; 2020.


    IMPORTANT NOTE: The above information is intended to increase awareness of health information and does not suggest treatment or diagnosis. This information is not a substitute for individual medical attention and should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. See your health care professional for medical advice and treatment.

    Product Code : 10125

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