If the drug is taken too close to bedtime, the patient will need to wake up to urinate thereby disturbing his/her sleep, so it is best to take medication at least 4 hours before bedtime.
• In case the hypokalemia (low blood potassium) persists, the dose can be increased to 15mg, and then 20 mg, but with careful monitoring of the electrolyte levels.
• Hyperkalemia (high potassium levels), kidney impairment, anuria (absence of urine formation), diabetic kidney disease .
• Allergy to the drug
• Intake of other potassium sparing drugs like spironolactone , and potassium supplements, as well as salt substitutes.
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Dosage & When it is to be taken
• The recommended dosage of amiloride is one tablet of 5 mg per day, which can be increased to 10 mg per day if necessary.• In case the hypokalemia (low blood potassium) persists, the dose can be increased to 15mg, and then 20 mg, but with careful monitoring of the electrolyte levels.
When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)
Amiloride is contraindicated in patients with• Hyperkalemia (high potassium levels), kidney impairment, anuria (absence of urine formation), diabetic kidney disease .
• Allergy to the drug
• Intake of other potassium sparing drugs like spironolactone , and potassium supplements, as well as salt substitutes.
Drug Name : Amiloride
Amiloride is a potassium-sparing diuretic or water pill.Trade Names/Brand Names of Amiloride
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