Amiloride Hcl
= Prescription Required 
= Generic Equvalent
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Amiloride Hcl 5mg Tablets
Manufactured by Apotex Incorporated
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Amiloride Hcl Prescription Drug Information
Amiloride (By mouth)
Amiloride (a-MIL-oh-ride)
Treats congestive heart failure, high blood pressure, and other conditions such as low potassium levels in the blood (hypokalemia). Amiloride Hcl is a diuretic (water pill).
Brand Name(s):Midamor
There may be other brand names for Amiloride Hcl.
When Amiloride Hcl Should Not Be Used:
You should not use Amiloride Hcl if you have had an allergic reaction to amiloride, or if you are unable to urinate or have kidney disease or high levels of potassium in your blood (hyperkalemia). You should not use Amiloride Hcl if you are also taking similar diuretics such as triamterene (Dyazide®, Dyrenium®, Maxzide®) or spironolactone (Aldactazide®, Aldactone®).
How to Use Amiloride Hcl:
Tablet
- Your doctor will tell you how much of Amiloride Hcl to take and how often. Do not take more medicine or take it more often than your doctor tells you to.
- It is best to take Amiloride Hcl with food. Carefully follow your doctor's instructions about any special diet.
- Amiloride Hcl is usually given in combination with other diuretics. Not all diuretics work the same way. Some types of diuretic can cause serious medical problems if you take them with amiloride. Take only the medicines your doctor has prescribed as part of your combination treatment.
- Never share your medicine with anyone.
If a dose of Amiloride Hcl is missed:
- If you miss a dose or forget to take your medicine, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to take the medicine and skip the missed dose.
- Do not use extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
How to Store and Dispose of Amiloride Hcl:
- Store the medicine at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
- Keep all medicine out of the reach of children.
Drugs and Foods to Avoid While Taking Amiloride Hcl:
Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.
- Make sure your doctor knows if you are also using cyclosporine (Neoral®, Sandimmune®), dofetilide (Tikosyn™), lithium, tacrolimus (Prograf®), blood pressure medicine (such as Accupril®, Altace®, Capoten®, Lotensin®, Lotrel®, Monopril®, Prinivil®, Univasc®, Vasotec®, Zestril®), or pain or arthritis medicine (such as aspirin, Advil®, Aleve®, Motrin®, Orudis®, Relafen®).
- Do not drink alcohol while you are using Amiloride Hcl.
Warnings While Using Amiloride Hcl:
- Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have diabetes or liver disease.
- Amiloride Hcl may make you dizzy. Avoid driving, using machines, or doing anything else that could be dangerous if you are not alert.
- Make sure any doctor or dentist who treats you knows that you are using Amiloride Hcl.
- If you stop using Amiloride Hcl, your blood pressure may go up. High blood pressure usually has no symptoms. Even if you feel well, do not stop using the medicine without asking your doctor.
Possible Side Effects While Using Amiloride Hcl:
Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:
- Chest pain (may be related to your disease and not a side effect)
- Confusion, weakness, irregular heartbeat, shortness of breath, numbness or tingling in hands, feet, or lips
- Dry mouth, increased thirst, muscle cramps, nausea or vomiting
- Fever, chills, cough, hoarseness
- Problems urinating, pain in side or lower back
- Skin rash or itching
If you notice these less serious side effects while taking Amiloride Hcl, talk with your doctor:
- Constipation or diarrhea
- Headache
- Mild nausea, vomiting, gas, or stomach pain
- Loss of appetite
- Problems having sex
If you notice other side effects that you think are caused by Amiloride Hcl, tell your doctor.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088
