Warnings


What may interact with Amiloride?

Do not take this medicine with any of the following medications:

-cidofovir
-eplerenone
-potassium supplements
-quinidine
-tranylcypromine
This medicine may also interact with the following medications:

-certain medicines for blood pressure or heart disease like benazepril, lisinopril, losartan, valsartan
-cyclosporine
-dofetilide
-lithium
-NSAIDs, medicines for pain and inflammation, like ibuprofen or naproxen
-other diuretics
-tacrolimus

What should I tell my health care provider before I take Amiloride?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

-diabetes
-high levels of potassium in the blood
-kidney or liver disease
-an unusual or allergic reaction to amiloride, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-breast-feeding

What should I watch for while using Amiloride?

Visit your doctor or health care professional for regular checks on your progress. Check your blood pressure as directed. Ask your doctor what your blood pressure should be, and when you should contact them.
You may need to be on a special diet while taking this medicine. Ask your doctor. Also, ask how many glasses of fluid you need to drink a day. You must not get dehydrated.
You may get drowsy or dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness until you know how this medicine affects you. Do not stand or sit up quickly, especially if you are an older patient. This reduces the risk of dizzy or fainting spells. Alcohol may interfere with the effect of this medicine. Avoid alcoholic drinks.

Where should I keep my medicine?

Keep out of the reach of children and pets.
Store at room temperature between 20 and 25 degrees C (68 and 77 degrees F). Throw away any unused drug after the expiration date.