MODURETIC (Amiloride hydrochloride 5mg + Hydrochlorothiazide 50mg) x 100 TABLETS.

MODURETIC (Amiloride hydrochloride 5mg + Hydrochlorothiazide 50mg) x 100 TABLETS.
Generic name: Amiloride hydrochloride and Hydrochlorothiazide.
Brand name: Searle.
Class: Combination of potassium-sparing diuretics and thiazides.
Pack size: 100 Tablets.
Form: Tablets.
Strength: 5/50 mg.
Amount: ₦‎7,300.

Description: Moduretic tablets combine amiloride hydrochloride and hydrochlorothiazide, two diuretics that help manage fluid retention and hypertension while minimizing potassium loss from the body. This combination is particularly useful in patients who are at risk of hypokalemia when using thiazide diuretics alone.

Key features:
• Each tablet contains 5 mg of amiloride hydrochloride and 50 mg of hydrochlorothiazide.
• It is used for treating edema (fluid retention) due to heart failure or liver disease and for hypertension, especially in patients at risk of potassium depletion.
• Amiloride is a potassium-sparing diuretic, while hydrochlorothiazide promotes sodium and water excretion, minimizing potassium loss.

Side effects:
• Common side effects may include dizziness, dehydration, electrolyte imbalances, and gastrointestinal disturbances.

Caution:
• Keep out of reach of children.
• Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
• It should not be used in patients with high potassium levels, severe liver disease, or certain heart conditions.
• Individuals with hypersensitivity to sulfonamide-derived drugs should avoid this medication.
• Regular monitoring of serum potassium levels is essential.