¿Qué es Amiloride-Hydrochlorothiazide?

El Amiloride-Hidroclorotiazida es un medicamento diurético combinado que se utiliza principalmente para el tratamiento de la hipertensión (presión arterial alta) y para prevenir la pérdida de potasio en pacientes que reciben terapia con tiazidas. El amiloride funciona ayudando al cuerpo a retener potasio mientras que la hidroclorotiazida promueve la excreción de sodio y agua. Este efecto sinérgico ayuda a controlar efectivamente la presión arterial y a reducir la hinchazón eliminando el exceso de líquido del cuerpo.

Side Effects

• Skin rash or itching
• Lightheadedness or fainting
• Dry mouth, increased thirst, muscle cramps, nausea, or vomiting

Warnings

• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have liver disease (including cirrhosis), heart disease, diabetes, gout, or lupus.
• This medicine may cause the following problems:New or worsening lupusNew or worsening goutIncreased risk of skin cancer
• This medicine could lower your blood pressure too much and cause you to feel dizzy or lightheaded. Sit or lie down if you feel dizzy. Stand up carefully.
• Do not stop using this medicine without asking your doctor, even if you feel well. This medicine will not cure your high blood pressure, but it will help keep it in the normal range. You may have to take blood pressure medicine for the rest of your life.
• This medicine may make your skin more sensitive to sunlight. Wear sunscreen. Do not use sunlamps or tanning beds.