Typical Brand Names: Moduretic Generic Names: Amiloride Hcl/Hydrochlorothiazide Other Names: Moduretic 5-50 Classification: Cardio and Blood

(These are common indications for Moduretic. There may be additional conditions not listed here. Check with your doctor if you have questions about your specific condition).

Generic Name	Brand Name	Qty	Price
Amiloride Hcl/Hydrochlorothiazide 5mg/50mg	Moduretic 5mg/50mg	30	$50.00
Amiloride Hcl/Hydrochlorothiazide 5mg/50mg	Moduretic 5mg/50mg	60	$78.00
Amiloride Hcl/Hydrochlorothiazide 5mg/50mg	Moduretic 5mg/50mg	90	$106.00

What is the most important information I should know about
Amiloride Hcl/Hydrochlorothiazide:
To reduce nighttime urination, take Amiloride Hcl/Hydrochlorothiazide before 6 p.m. and preferably in the morning.

Take Amiloride Hcl/Hydrochlorothiazide with food or milk to avoid stomach upset.

Do not use salt substitutes or low-sodium milk products that contain potassium while taking Amiloride Hcl/Hydrochlorothiazide. These products could cause potassium levels in your blood to become dangerously high. Ask your doctor or pharmacist about any salt substitutes you are taking.

Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardous activities. Amiloride Hcl/Hydrochlorothiazide may cause dizziness. If you experience dizziness, avoid these activities.

What is Amiloride Hcl/Hydrochlorothiazide:
Hydrochlorothiazide is a thiazide diuretic (water pill). It decreases the amount of fluid in your body by increasing the amount of salt and water you lose in your urine.

Amiloride a potassium sparing-diuretic. It is used to reduce the amount of fluid in the body without causing the loss of potassium.

Amiloride Hcl/Hydrochlorothiazide is used to treat edema (swelling) and hypertension (high blood pressure).

Amiloride Hcl/Hydrochlorothiazide may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

How Take Amiloride Hcl/Hydrochlorothiazide:
Take Amiloride Hcl/Hydrochlorothiazide exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.

Take each dose with a full glass of water.

You can take Amiloride Hcl/Hydrochlorothiazide with food or milk to lessen stomach upset.

To reduce nighttime urination, take Amiloride Hcl/Hydrochlorothiazide in the morning after breakfast or in the evening no later than 6 p.m.

Amiloride Hcl/Hydrochlorothiazide should begin working about 4 to 6 hours after you take your medication, but it may be a few weeks before you see an improvement in your condition.

Do not stop taking Amiloride Hcl/Hydrochlorothiazide suddenly even if you feel better. Stopping suddenly could make your condition much worse.

Store the tablets at room temperature away from heat and moisture.

Missed Dose:
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the dose you missed and take only your next regularly scheduled dose. Do not take a double dose of this medication.

Overdose:
Seek emergency medical attention.
Symptoms of a Amiloride Hcl/Hydrochlorothiazide overdose may include dizziness, fainting, nausea, vomiting, and an irregular heartbeat.

What should I avoid while taking Amiloride Hcl/Hydrochlorothiazide:
Do not use salt substitutes or low-sodium milk products that contain potassium while taking Amiloride Hcl/Hydrochlorothiazide. These products could cause potassium levels in your blood to become very high. Ask your doctor or pharmacist about any salt substitutes you are taking.

Avoid a diet high in salt. Too much salt will cause your body to retain water and will decrease the effects of Amiloride Hcl/Hydrochlorothiazide.

Hydrochlorothiazide may increase the sensitivity of your skin to sunlight. Use a sunscreen and wear protective clothing when exposure to the sun is unavoidable.

Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardous activities. Amiloride Hcl/Hydrochlorothiazide may cause dizziness. If you experience dizziness, avoid these activities.

Avoid becoming overheated during exercise and in hot weather. It is easy to become dangerously dehydrated while taking Amiloride Hcl/Hydrochlorothiazide.

Tell your doctor or dentist that you are taking this medication before having surgery.

Possible Side Effects:
If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop taking Amiloride Hcl/Hydrochlorothiazide and seek emergency medical attention:

1. an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives);
2. irregular heartbeat, shortness of breath, fatigue, confusion, weakness, numbness, or tingling, caused by high levels of potassium in your blood;
3. severe mood changes;
4. muscle cramping;
5. black, bloody, or tarry stools;
6. easy bruising or bleeding;
7. blood in your urine;
8. little or no urine;
9. yellowing of your skin or eyes;
10. confusion.

Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to take Amiloride Hcl/Hydrochlorothiazide and talk to your doctor if you experience

1. dizziness;
2. tingling or numbness in your hands or feet;
3. headache or tiredness;
4. excessive urination;
5. muscle weakness or cramps;
6. increased hunger or thirst;
7. a dry mouth;
8. nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or constipation;
9. changes in weight;
10. increased swelling;
11. skin sensitivity to sunlight;
12. decreased sex drive.

Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.

What other drugs will affect Amiloride Hcl/Hydrochlorothiazide:
Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines:

1. Angiotensin-converting-enzyme inhibitors (ACE inhibitors) such as benazepril (Lotensin) or captopril (Capoten) may increase potassium in your blood, which could be dangerous when you are taking Amiloride Hcl/Hydrochlorothiazide.
2. Other commonly used ACE inhibitors include enalapril (Vasotec), fosinopril (Monopril), lisinopril (Prinivil, Zestril), moexipril (Univasc), quinapril (Accupril), and ramipril (Altace).
3. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil, Rufen, others), ketoprofen (Orudis, Orudis KT, Oruvail), and naproxen (Naprosyn, Aleve, Anaprox) may decrease the effects of Amiloride Hcl/Hydrochlorothiazide and may increase the risk of damage to your kidneys.
4. Other commonly used NSAIDs include diclofenac (Voltaren, Cataflam), etodolac (Lodine), fenoprofen (Nalfon), flurbiprofen (Ansaid), indomethacin (Indocin), ketorolac (Toradol), nabumetone (Relafen), oxaprozin (Daypro), piroxicam (Feldene), sulindac (Clinoril), and tolmetin (Tolectin).
5. Diabetes medications such as chlorpropamide (Diabinese), tolbutamide (Orinase), tolazamide (Tolinase), glipizide (Glucotrol), and glyburide (Diabeta, Glynase, Micronase) may not be as effective in lowering your blood sugar levels when you are taking Amiloride Hcl/Hydrochlorothiazide. Your diabetes therapy may have to be adjusted.
6. Lithium (Lithobid, Lithane, Eskalith, others) may have increased effects when taken with Amiloride Hcl/Hydrochlorothiazide and may cause side effects.
7. Steroid medications such as hydrocortisone (Cortef, Hydrocortone, Solu-Cortef), prednisone (Orasone, Deltasone, Meticorten), methylprednisolone (Medrol, Depo-Medrol, A-MetaPred, Solu-Medrol, others), prednisolone (Prelone, Delta Cortef, Pediapred, others), dexamethasone (Decadron, Hexadrol), betamethasone (Celestone), corticotropin (Acthar, ACTH), and others may affect potassium levels in your blood.
8. Warfarin (Coumadin) may have decreased effects when it is taken with Amiloride Hcl/Hydrochlorothiazide.
9. Allopurinol (Zyloprim), probenecid (Benemid), and sulfinpyrazone (Anturane) may have reduced effects because Amiloride Hcl/Hydrochlorothiazide increases levels of uric acid in your body.
10. Cholestyramine (Questran) and colestipol (Colestid) may decrease the effects of hydrochlorothiazide and triamterene. Amiloride Hcl/Hydrochlorothiazide should be taken at least 1 hour before or 4 hours after any dose of cholestyramine or colestipol.
11. Laxatives may affect potassium levels in your body. This could interfere with Amiloride Hcl/Hydrochlorothiazide therapy.

Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with Amiloride Hcl/Hydrochlorothiazide. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines.

What does my medication look like:
Amiloride Hcl/Hydrochlorothiazide is available with a prescription under the brand name Moduretic. Other brand or generic formulations may also be available. Ask your pharmacist any questions you have about this medication, especially if it is new to you.

Amiloride Hcl/Hydrochlorothiazide strengths are as follows:

1. Moduretic 50 mg/5 mg--peach-colored, diamond-shaped, scored, tablets

Note:
Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed

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