Preventing development of low blood potassium or helping to restore normal blood potassium in patients with high blood pressure or heart failure. It is usually used with other medicines. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor. Amiloride Actavis is a potassium-sparing diuretic. It works by making the kidneys eliminate sodium and water from the body while retaining potassium.
Important safety information:
Amiloride Actavis may cause drowsiness. These effects may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Use Amiloride Actavis with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it.
Check with your doctor before you use a salt substitute or a product that has potassium in it.
Lab tests, including electrolyte levels and blood pressure monitoring, may be performed while you use Amiloride Actavis. These tests may be used to monitor your condition or check for side effects. Be sure to keep all doctor and lab appointments.
Use Amiloride Actavis with caution in the ELDERLY; they may be more sensitive to its effects.
Amiloride Actavis should not be used in CHILDREN; safety and effectiveness in children have not been confirmed.
PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Amiloride Actavis while you are pregnant. It is not known if Amiloride Actavis is found in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking Amiloride Actavis.
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Amiloride Actavis side effects
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Diarrhea; headache; loss of appetite; nausea; weakness.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.
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Amiloride Actavis - Frequently asked Questions
Can Amiloride Actavis be stopped immediately or do I have to stop the consumption gradually to ween off?
In some cases, it always advisable to stop the intake of some medicines gradually because of the rebound effect of the medicine.
It's wise to get in touch with your doctor as a professional advice is needed in this case regarding your health, medications and further recommendation to give you a stable health condition.
Who should not take Amiloride Actavis?
Some medical conditions may interact with Amiloride Actavis. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
if you have heart problems, diabetes, kidney damage caused by diabetes, liver or kidney problems, low blood sodium levels, or a high acidity of body fluids, or you are dehydrated
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Amiloride Actavis. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:
Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (eg, enalapril), angiotensin II receptor antagonists (eg, valsartan), cyclosporine, other potassium-sparing diuretics (eg, aldosterone, triamterene) or potassium supplements because high blood potassium levels may occur and cause listlessness, confusion, abnormal skin sensations of the arms and legs, heaviness of the limbs, slow or irregular heartbeat, or stopping of the heart
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) (eg, indomethacin) because they may decrease amiloride's effectiveness and increase the risk of kidney problems and high blood potassium levels
Lithium or quinidine because the risk of their side effects and toxicity may be increased by Amiloride Actavis
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Amiloride Actavis may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
How should I take Amiloride Actavis?
Use Amiloride Actavis as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
Take Amiloride Actavis by mouth with food.
Amiloride Actavis may increase the amount of urine or cause you to urinate more often when you first start taking it. To keep this from disturbing your sleep, try to take your dose before 6 pm.
If you miss a dose of Amiloride Actavis, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Amiloride Actavis.
Can Amiloride Actavis be taken or consumed while pregnant?
Please visit your doctor for a recommendation as such case requires special attention.
Can Amiloride Actavis be taken for nursing mothers or during breastfeeding?
Kindly explain your state and condition to your doctor and seek medical advice from an expert.
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Following the study conducted by gmedication.com on Amiloride Actavis, the result is highlighted below. However, it must be clearly stated that the survey and result is based solely on the perception and impression of visitors and users of the website as well as consumers of Amiloride Actavis. We, therefore, urge readers not to base their medical judgment strictly on the result of this study but on test/diagnosis duly conducted by a certified medical practitioners or physician.
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