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What medications interact with triamterene?

What medications interact with triamterene?

What Other Drugs Interact with Triamterene?

  • amiloride.
  • cyclosporine.
  • drospirenone.
  • eplerenone.
  • potassium acid phosphate.
  • potassium chloride.
  • potassium citrate.
  • potassium phosphates, IV.

Is triamterene a blood pressure medication?

This drug is used to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This medication is a combination of two “water pills” (diuretics): triamterene and hydrochlorothiazide.

Can you take diltiazem and triamterene together?

In conclusion, diltiazem is as effective as hydrochlorothiazide/triamterene in reducing blood pressure but produces fewer side effects. Combining the 2 treatments results in additional blood pressure reduction.

What is the difference between triamterene and spironolactone?

Administering potassium-sparing diuretics to patients with chronic hypokalemia can diminish renal loss of K+ ions. Amiloride and triamterene are better tolerated than spironolactone because they lack the gastrointestinal and hormonal complications of spironolactone (amenorrhea, gynecomastia, decreased libido).

Can I take triamterene and Celebrex together?

triamterene celecoxib You may need dose adjustments or special tests in order to safely take both medications together. If you are receiving this combination drink plenty of water. Blood pressure and kidney function should be monitored as well.

Is triamterene safe to take?

Triamterene can cause dehydration and electrolytes imbalance. Tell your doctor right away if you have any symptoms of dehydration or electrolytes imbalance, such as confusion, unusual dry mouth/thirst, fast/irregular heartbeat, severe dizziness/lightheadedness, or seizures.

Is triamterene good for high blood pressure?

The combination of triamterene and hydrochlorothiazide is used to treat high blood pressure and edema (fluid retention; excess fluid held in body tissues) in patients who have lower amounts of potassium in their bodies or for whom low potassium levels in the body could be dangerous.

How much does triamterene lower BP?

Systolic BP reduction was consistently observed for different medication combinations. The range of systolic BP reduction was between 1 and 4 mm Hg, depending on the concurrently used medications. Conclusions: In the present study, triamterene was found to enhance the effect of HCTZ to lower BP.