|
|
|
|
|
Moduretic |
|
|
|
- Description - |
|
Moduretic is a diuretic combination used in the treatment of high bloodpressure and congestive heart failure, conditions which require theelimination of excess fluid (water) from the body. When used for high bloodpressure, Moduretic can be used alone or with other high blood pressuremedications. Diuretics help your body produce and eliminate more urine,which helps lower blood pressure. Amiloride, one of the ingredients, helpsminimize the potassium loss that can be caused by the other component,hydrochlorothiazide. |
|
|
- Common Side Effects - |
|
Diarrhea,dizziness,elevated potassium levels,fatigue,headache,irregular heartbeat,itching,leg pain,loss of appetite,nausea,rash,shortness of breath,stomach and intestinal pain,weakness |
|
|
- Possible Interactions - |
ACE inhibitors such as Vasotec
Barbiturates such as phenobarbital
Cholestyramine (Questran)
Colestipol (Colestid)
Corticosteroids such as prednisone
Insulin
Lithium (Lithonate)
Muscle relaxants such as tubocurarine
Narcotics such as Percocet
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as Naprosyn
Norepinephrine (Levophed)
Oral drugs for treating diabetes such as Micronase, DiaBeta
Other high blood pressure medications
|
|
|
|
|
|
|