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Amiloride

Amiloride is a potassium-sparing diuretic used in selected plans for high blood pressure or fluid retention, often with another diuretic. Its defining risk is high blood potassium.

Amiloride Tablets

Hypertension, Oedema

5mg

Amiloride 5mg tablets, used in the management of hypertension and oedema. A potassium-sparing diuretic: sodium and water leave, potassium is held back.

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Frumil

Oedema, Hypertension

40/5mg

Amiloride with furosemide as a 40/5mg tablet, used in the management of oedema and hypertension. A loop diuretic paired with a potassium-sparing one.

From$0.19/ tabletView

Key points

  • Amiloride reduces potassium loss but can cause dangerous hyperkalaemia.
  • Kidney function, potassium supplements, salt substitutes and interacting medicines require review.
  • Severe weakness, tingling, fainting or a slow or irregular heartbeat needs urgent care.

Listings are for comparison and general information; suitability and supply depend on clinician and pharmacy checks, kidney and potassium monitoring and prescription requirements.

Important safety checks

Kidney disease, diabetes, dehydration and other potassium-raising medicines can increase risk. Blood pressure, kidney function and electrolytes guide treatment.

When to seek urgent care

Seek urgent help for severe muscle weakness, paralysis, chest pain, fainting, confusion, breathing difficulty or a slow or irregular heartbeat.

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