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Medicine, Its Use And Remidies for Ailments - Amiloride Hydrochloride
Amiloride hydrochloride (Am-il-or-ride hi-droh-clor-ride) is a medicine which is used in heart failure, hepatic cirrhosis with ascites and hypertension. Amiloride hydrochloride can help to lower blood pressure. It also removes water from the body by increasing urine production.
When to take your medicine
Some medicines work best if they are taken at a specific time of day. Getting the most benefit from your medicine can also be affected by what you eat, when you eat and the times at which you take other medicines.
Specific information on when to take Amiloride hydrochloride can be found in the Patient Information Leaflet that comes with this medicine or on the medicine label. You can also ask your doctor or pharmacist for information about when to take your medicine.
How to take your medicine
Specific information on how to take Amiloride hydrochloride can be found in the Patient Information Leaflet that comes with this medicine or on the medicine label. Alternatively, you can request information about how to take your medicine from your doctor or pharmacist.
If you are having problems taking this form of Amiloride hydrochloride, you should talk to your prescriber or pharmacist. They may be able to give you advice on other ways to take your medicine or other preparations that are easier for you to take.
Taking too much of your medicine
Taking extra doses of some medicines can be harmful. In some cases even one extra dose can cause you problems. If you take extra doses of your medicine, you must get medical advice immediately. You may need a test to assess the effect of taking extra doses. This is because the effects of taking too much medicine are very complex and it is therefore essential that you seek medical advice.
Contact your prescriber, pharmacist or specialist clinic for advice.
Make sure you take all of your medicine containers with you if you are advised to go to hospital.
Stopping your medicine
Suddenly stopping your medicine may cause your original condition to return. This is why you must speak to your prescriber if you are having any problems taking your medicine.
If you are not having any problems taking this medicine, do not stop taking it unless advised to do so by your prescriber.
If you are in any doubt, contact your prescriber, pharmacist or specialist clinic.
Looking after your medicine
The instructions on how you should keep your medicine are on the pharmacy label. It is a good idea to keep your medicine in the original container. This will help to keep your medicine in the best condition and also allow you to check the instructions. Do not take the medicine if the packaging appears to have been tampered with or if the medicine shows any signs of damage. Make sure that the medicine is out of the sight and reach of children.
Specific information on how to look after Amiloride hydrochloride can be found in the Patient Information Leaflet that comes with this medicine or on the medicine label. Alternatively, you can request information about how to look after your medicine from your doctor or pharmacist.
You must not take the medicine after the expiry date shown on the packaging. If you have any unused medicine, return it to your pharmacist who will dispose of it safely.
Is this medicine suitable for you?
Amiloride hydrochloride is not suitable for everyone and some people should never use it. Other people should only use it with special care. It is important that the person prescribing this medicine knows your full medical history.
Your prescriber may not prescribe this medicine if you:
- are about to have a test for glucose tolerance
- are allergic to any of the ingredients in the medicine
- are elderly
- are not passing any urine
- are seriously ill
- have a diet which is very high in potassium
- have diabetes
- have fluid retention that is difficult to treat
- have kidney problems
- have liver problems
- have metabolic problems
Furthermore, the prescriber may not prescribe this medicine for someone who is under 18 years of age
As part of the process of assessing suitability to take this medicine a prescriber may also arrange tests:
- to check that this medicine is not having any undesired effects
Over time it is possible that Amiloride hydrochloride can become unsuitable for some people, or they may become unsuitable for it. If at any time it appears that Amiloride hydrochloride has become unsuitable, it is important that the prescriber is contacted immediately.
Side Effects
Some side-effects may be serious while others may only be a mild inconvenience. Very occasionally, certain side-effects can be beneficial.
Everyone's reaction to a medicine is different. It is difficult to predict which side-effects you will have from taking a particular medicine, or whether you will have any side-effects at all. The important thing is to tell your prescriber or pharmacist if you are having problems with your medicine.
The frequency of these side-effects is unknown
- a drop in blood pressure on standing or sitting up
- abnormal laboratory test results
- angina
- anorexia
- bladder spasms
- blood and bone marrow problems
- brain and central nervous system problems in people who have liver problems
- breathing difficulties
- chest pain
- confusion
- constipation
- cough
- decreased libido
- depression
- diarrhoea
- difficult or painful urination
- dizziness
- dry mouth
- eye or eyesight problems
- feeling nervous
- flatulence
- gastrointestinal bleeding
- hair loss
- headaches
- heart problems
- impotence
indigestion
itching
- jaundice
- may affect the results for certain tests
- metabolic problems - certain types of metabolic problems may be fatal
- muscle cramps
- nasal congestion
- nausea
- pain in the neck, shoulders, back, joints or extremities
- palpitations
- paraesthesiae
- skin rash or rashes
- sleepiness
- sleeping problems
- stomach pain
- thirst
- tinnitus
- tiredness
- tremors
- urinating more often or in large amounts
- vertigo
- vomiting
- weakness
- worsening of peptic ulcers
If you feel unwell or if you have concerns about a side-effect, you will need to seek advice. If you feel very ill, get medical help straight away. Contact your prescriber, pharmacist or nurse.
Taking other medicines
The decision to use medicines that interact depends on your specific circumstances. Your prescriber may decide to use medicines that interact, if it is believed that the benefits of taking the medicines together outweigh the risks. In such cases, it may be necessary to alter your dose or monitor you more closely.
Tell your prescriber the names of all the medicines that you are taking so that they can consider all possible interactions. This includes all the medicines which have been prescribed by your GP, hospital doctor, dentist, nurse, health visitor, midwife or pharmacist. You must also tell your prescriber about medicines which you have bought over the counter without prescriptions.
The following medicines may interact with Amiloride hydrochloride:
- chlorthiazide
- lithium
The following types of medicine may interact with Amiloride hydrochloride:
- ACE inhibitors
- non-steroidal anti-inflammatories
- other diuretics
- potassium sparing medicines
- potassium supplements
If you are taking Amiloride hydrochloride and one of the above medicines or types of medicines, make sure your prescriber knows about it.
Complementary preparations and vitamins
Medicines can interact with complementary preparations and vitamins. In general, there is not much information available about interactions between medicines and complementary preparations or vitamins.
Make sure you tell your prescriber the names of all the complementary preparations and vitamins that you are taking or are planning to take.
Your prescriber can then advise whether it is appropriate for you to take combinations that are known to interact. They can also discuss with you the possible effect that the complementary preparations and vitamins will have on your condition.
- this medicine may interact with potassium supplements
If you have been prescribed Amiloride hydrochloride you should only take something on the above list on the specific advice of your prescriber or pharmacist.
Driving and operating machinery
When taking any medicine you should be aware that it might interfere with your ability to drive or operate machinery safely.
Like all medicines Amiloride hydrochloride can cause side effects. You should see how this medicine affects you and then judge if you are safe to drive or operate machinery. If you are in any doubt, talk to your prescriber.
Diet
Medicines can interact with certain foods. In some cases, this may be harmful and your prescriber may advise you to avoid certain foods.
- this medicine helps to maintain potassium levels in the body. If you have a potassium rich diet, you must tell your prescriber
Alcohol
Alcohol can interact with certain medicines.
- there are no known interactions between alcohol and Amiloride hydrochloride
Family planning and pregnancy
Most medicines, in some way, can affect the development of a baby in the womb. The effect on the baby differs between medicines and also depends on the stage of pregnancy that you have reached when you take the medicine.
- the use of this medicine during pregnancy is not recommended
You should discuss your personal circumstances with your doctor if you are pregnant or want to become pregnant. This is so that together you can make a decision about what treatment you may need during your pregnancy.
You should discuss whether there are any other medicines which you could take during pregnancy which would treat your condition.
Breast Feeding
Certain medicines can pass into breast milk and may reach your baby through breast-feeding.
Before you have your baby you should discuss breast-feeding with your doctor or midwife. They will help you decide what is best for you and your baby based on the benefits and risks associated with this medicine. If you wish to breast-feed you should discuss with your prescriber whether there are any other medicines you could take which would also allow you to breast-feed. You should not stop this medicine without taking advice from your doctor.
Ingredients
Medicines contain active ingredients. They may also contain other, additional ingredients that help ensure the stability, safety and effectiveness of the medicine. They are also added to improve the medicine's taste and appearance and to make it easier to take. Some may be used to prolong the life of the medicine.
This medicine contains amiloride hydrochloride.
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