Amiloride Benefits & Uses

Amiloride is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

High BP (Read More - Home Remedies for High Blood Pressure)
Edema

Other Benefits

Amiloride Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group

Dosage

Amiloride Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Amiloride is used -

Moderate

Impotence
Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)
Confusion
Chest Pain

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
Diarrhoea
Headache
Dizziness
Tiredness
Cough
Rash
Joint pain

Amiloride Related Warnings

Is the use of Amiloride safe for pregnant women?

The effects of Amiloride on pregnant women are unknown since no research has been done to ascertain it yet.

Unknown
Is the use of Amiloride safe during breastfeeding?

Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Amiloride for breastfeeding women are not known.

Unknown
What is the effect of Amiloride on the Kidneys?

Amiloride may have severe effects on your kidney, so do not take it without consulting your doctor.

Severe
What is the effect of Amiloride on the Liver?

Use of Amiloride may be dangerous for the liver. Do not use it without doctor's advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Amiloride on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Amiloride on the heart have been reported.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Amiloride with Other Drugs

Amiloride should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Quinapril

Valsartan

Hydrochlorothiazide

Ramipril

Olmesartan

Lithium

Amlodipine,Benazepril

Amiloride Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Amiloride unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Hyperkalemia
Diabetes
Dehydration
Liver Disease
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Amiloride

Is this Amiloride habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Amiloride.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Amiloride since it does not cause drowsiness.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Amiloride only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, the use of Amiloride in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Amiloride Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Amiloride

Amiloride may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Amiloride

Information about the interaction of Amiloride and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown