TRIAMETERENE+HYDROCHLORTHIAZIDE

Indications & Dose:

Mild to moderate hypertension. Oedema associated with heart failure, hepatic cirrhosis & nephrotic syndrome, corticosteroide & oestrogen induced oedema & idiopathic oedema.

Adults: initially 1 daily. Oedema, initially 1 twice daily after meals, reducing to usually 1 daily or 2 on alternate days. Max. 4 daily. Children: Not recommended.

Contraindications:

Hyperkalaemia. Severe or progressive renal failure.

Side Effects:

Cautions:

Precautions:

Hepatic or renal impairment. Diabetes; acidosis. Gout. Pregnancy. Lactation. 

Interaction:

K+ suppl., K+ sparing diuretics, lithium, digitalis, anti hypertensives, indomethacin, ACE inhibitors.

Warnings:

Adverse Effects:

Nausea, diarrhoea, cramps, weakness, headache, dry mouth, rash, blood dyscrasias.

Lactations:

Special Precautions:

Counselling:

Side Effects Or Adverse Reactions:

Patient And Carer Advice: