Moduretic Tablets 5Mg/50Mg

Brand : obs pakistan pvt. ltd

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SPECIFICATION

Requires Prescription (YES/NO)

Yes

Generics

Amiloride HCl + Hydrochlorothiazide

Used For

Hypertension

How it works

The combination of active ingredients work by making your kidneys pass more water and salt whilst minimizing potassium loss. This helps reduce high blood pressure and some forms of swelling, while at the same time helping to maintain normal levels of potassium in your blood.

USAGE AND SAFETY

Dosage

Amiloride HCl + Hydrochlorothiazide

Side Effects

Nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite , diarrhoea, constipation, stomach pain, wind , dry mouth, thirst , dizziness or lightheadedness , weakness, drowsiness , restlessness , transient blurred vision or yellow vision , passing less urine than normal , muscle cramps , severe dizziness, spinning sensation , fainting , signs of frequent infections such as fever, severe chills, sore throat or mouth ulcers , bruising or bleeding more easilythan normal, nose bleeds , tiredness, headaches, being short of breath when exercising , looking pale , yellowing of the skin and/or eyes, also called jaundice , numbness or tingling in the hands or feet , skin rash, itchiness , changes in the way your heart beats.

Drug Interactions

Potassium tablets , ACE inhibitors , medicines used to treat high blood pressure , digoxin , lithium , prednisolone , insulin , cyclosporin and tacrolimus , barbiturates , codeine, morphine, dextroproxyphene , cholestyramine and colestipol , adrenaline , alcohol.

Indication

It is used to help people with hypertension or high blood pressure.

When not to Use

Do not take if you have ever had an allergic reaction to: Amiloride hydrochloride , Hydrochlorothiazide, sulfonamide or sulfur medicines.

PRECAUTIONS

Precaution

Visit your doctor regularly for a blood pressure test so they can make sure that the is working properly and to check for any unwanted side effects.

WARNINGS

Warning 1

It may change how well your diabetes is controlled. Your doses of diabetic medicines, including insulin, may need to change.

Warning 2

It helps to maintain normal potassium levels in your body. However, if you eat foods or have drinks that are high in potassium this may lead to an increase of potassium in your body. Too much potassium can be harmful, therefore it is important to discuss your diet with your doctor.

Warning 3

You may feel light-headed or dizzy when you begin to take the medicine. This is because your blood pressure is falling suddenly.