It is best advised to take amiloride in the morning.
amiloride
This medicine is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure) and cirrhosis with ascites (loss of liver cells with accumulation of fluids).
Contradications
Amiloride is contraindicated in following conditions:
- Kidney disease from diabetes
- Diabetes
- Low amount of sodium in the blood
- Acidosis, high level of acid in the blood.
- Liver problems
- Decreased kidney function
- Decreased urine production
Side effects
You may face:
- Abdominal pain
- Difficulty breathing
- Irregular heartbeat
- Nausea or vomiting
- Numbness or tingling in the hands, feet or lips
- Shortness of breath
- Weakness or heaviness of the legs
Expert Advice
- For oral use only.
- Please store amiloride at room temperature away from direct heat and sunlight. Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.
- Do not increase the dose yourself, use according to your doctor’s prescription.
FAQs
What time of the day is the best to take amiloride?
Should I take this medicine with food?
It is advised to take this medicine with food.
Does Amiloride cause dehydration?
Yes, amiloride does cause dehydration.
Does Amiloride cause weight gain?
No it does not cause weight gain.
Can I take alcohol with Amiloride?
Please avoid consuming while taking this medicine, as BP may drop too much.
