Chemical formula: C₆H₈ClN₇O Molecular mass: 229.627 g/mol PubChem compound: 16231
Amiloride is indicated for:
Population group: only adults (18 years old or older)
Although amiloride Hydrochloride may be used alone, its principal indication is as concurrent therapy with thiazides or more potent diuretics to conserve potassium during periods of vigorous diuresis and during long term maintenance therapy. In hypertension, it is used as an adjunct to prolonged therapy with thiazides and similar agents to prevent potassium depletion.
For this indication, competent medicine agencies globally authorize below treatments (click for details):
Population group: only adults (18 - 65 years old)
In congestive heart failure, amiloride hydrochloride may be effective alone, but its principal indication is for concomitant use in patients receiving thiazides or more potent diuretic agents.
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Population group: only adults (18 - 65 years old)
In hepatic cirrhosis with ascites, amiloride hydrochloride usually provides adequate diuresis, with diminished potassium loss and less risk of metabolic alkalosis, when used alone. It may be used with more potent diuretics when a greater diuresis is required while maintaining a more balanced serum electrolyte pattern.
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Amiloride is contraindicated in the following cases:
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