Triamterene and Hydrochlorothiazide
Triamterene and Hydrochlorothiazide is one of 8,063 medications in the MedPlain dataset. Key details — Brand name: Triamterene and Hydrochlorothiazide; Generic name: TRIAMTERENE AND HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE; Drug class: Thiazide Diuretic [EPC].
| Brand name | Triamterene and Hydrochlorothiazide |
|---|---|
| Generic name | TRIAMTERENE AND HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE |
| Drug class | Thiazide Diuretic [EPC] |
| Manufacturer | Proficient Rx LP |
| Used for | INDICATIONS AND USAGE This fixed combination drug is not indicated for the initial therapy of edema or hypertension except in individuals in whom the development of hypokalemia cannot be risked. Triamterene and hydrochlorothiazide capsules, USP are indicated for the treatment of hypertension or edema in patients who develop hypokalemia on hydrochlorothiazide alone. Triamterene and hydrochlorothiazide capsules, USP are also indicated for those patients who require a thiazide diuretic and in whom the development of hypokalemia cannot be risked. Triamterene and hydrochlorothiazide capsules, USP may be used alone or as an adjunct to other antihypertensive drugs, such as beta-blockers. Since tria |
| Dosage | DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION The usual dose of triamterene and hydrochlorothiazide capsules, USP is one or two capsules given once daily, with appropriate monitoring of serum potassium and of the clinical effect (see WARNINGS, Hyperkalemia ). |
| Warnings | WARNINGS Hyperkalemia Abnormal elevation of serum potassium levels (greater than or equal to 5.5 mEq/liter) can occur with all potassium-sparing diuretic combinations, including triamterene and hydrochlorothiazide capsules, USP. Hyperkalemia is more likely to occur in patients with renal impairment and diabetes (even without evidence of renal impairment), and in the elderly or severely ill. Since uncorrected hyperkalemia may be fatal, serum potassium levels must be monitored at frequent interval |
| Active ingredient(s) | HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE |
| Route | ORAL |
| Official label | https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=189ad040-07e9-42a5-854c-67633367da74 |