MSD MODURETIC (amiloride hydrochloride and hydrochlorothiazide 50/5mg) x 30 TABLETS
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Description: Moduretic is a combination medication used to treat high blood pressure and fluid retention (edema). It combines two active ingredients: hydrochlorothiazide, a thiazide diuretic, and amiloride hydrochloride, a potassium-sparing diuretic. This combination helps prevent the body from absorbing too much salt and keeps potassium levels from getting too low.
Detailed Product Overview
MSD MODURETIC (Amiloride hydrochloride 5mg + Hydrochlorothiazide 50mg) x 30 TABLETS.
Generic name: Amiloride hydrochloride and Hydrochlorothiazide.
Brand name: MSD
Class: Combination of potassium-sparing diuretics and thiazides.
Pack size: 30 Tablets.
Form: Tablets.
Strength: 5/50 mg.
Amount: ₦4,600.
Description: MSD 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 hypokalaemia 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.
Dosage & Directions
Use exactly as prescribed by a registered medical practitioner or pharmacist.
Antihypertensive drugs
NAFDAC & Storage Handling
| Product Name | MSD MODURETIC (amiloride hydrochloride and hydrochlorothiazide 50/5mg) x 30 TABLETS |
|---|---|
| SKU Code | BG-1004692 |
| Regulatory Status | NAFDAC verified where applicable |
| Storage Condition | Store in a dry place, protected from heat and direct sunlight. |
| Distribution Hub | Suite 27, Lebrex Plaza, 47 Ajose Adeogun Street, Utako, Abuja |
Verified Customer Feedback
Authentic medication received quickly. Packaging was neat and the batch details were easy to verify.
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