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Triamterene-Hydrochlorothiazid (triamterene/hydrochlorothiazide)

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Last reviewed · Source: First Databank (FDB) drug data

Overview

Triamterene is a potassium-sparing diuretic.

Hydrochlorothiazide is a thiazide diuretic and antihypertensive agent.

USES: This medication is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease. This can lessen symptoms such as shortness of breath and swelling in your arms, legs, and abdomen. This drug is also used to treat high blood pressure.

Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This product contains 2 medications, triamterene and hydrochlorothiazide. They are both "water pills" (diuretics) that cause you to make more urine.

This helps your body get rid of extra water and salt. Triamterene also helps treat or prevent low blood potassium levels.

Generic name: triamterene/hydrochlorothiazide
Pronunciation: (HYE-droe-KLOR-oh-THYE-a-zide/try-AM-ter-een)

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Indications

The following indications are listed for Triamterene-Hydrochlorothiazid:

  • Edema
  • Hypertension

Also known as: Edematous Sodium Retaining Conditions, Elevated Blood Pressure, Essential Hypertension, Hyperpiesia, Hyperpiesis, Hypertensive Disorder, Systemic Arterial Hypertension.

Dosing

Dosage of triamterene should be individualized according to the patient's requirements and response. It has been theorized that abrupt withdrawal of triamterene may result in rebound kaliuresis; therefore, the drug should be withdrawn gradually. Experts state that diuretics should be administered at a dosage sufficient to achieve optimal volume status and relieve congestion without inducing an excessively rapid reduction in intravascular volume, which could result in hypotension, renal dysfunction, or both.

Dosage of hydrochlorothiazide should be individualized according to the patient's requirements and response. The lowest dosage necessary to produce the desired clinical effect should be used. If hydrochlorothiazide is added to the regimen of a patient stabilized on a potent hypotensive agent, dosage of the hypotensive agent should initially be reduced to avoid the possibility of severe hypotension.

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Last reviewed · Source: First Databank (FDB) drug data