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Here is the some steps to help you to save money on Amiloride/Hydrochlorothiazide purchase.

Read drug prescription

It is very important to know about what medicine is given by the doctor, for what condition, and when it needs to be taken in what dose. This information given by the doctor is called Prescription. The patients should be familiar with the medicine prescription, and the details about the medicine before purchasing it and using it. Some medications need not be prescribed by healthcare practitioners and can be purchased and used without prescription by the patients; these are called over-the-counter medications. Read the drug prescription information of Amiloride/Hydrochlorothiazide before taking it.

Amiloride/Hydrochlorothiazide uses

contains diuretics, prescribed for hypertension and congestive heart failure.

Amiloride/Hydrochlorothiazide indications

This combination medication contains diuretics, prescribed for hypertension and congestive heart failure. It helps the body to get rid of extra salt and water.

Amiloride/Hydrochlorothiazide contraindication

Contraindicated in patients with kidney impairment, increased level of potassium in blood and pregnancy.

Amiloride/Hydrochlorothiazide dosage

Adult: PO- Per tab contains Amiloride/Hydrochlorothiazide 5 mg and hydrochlorothiazide 50 mg: 1-2 tab/day.

Amiloride/Hydrochlorothiazide usage

It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, with food.

Amiloride/Hydrochlorothiazide precautions

Caution should be exercised in patients with history of untreated salt/mineral imbalance (such as high potassium, low sodium level), kidney disease, liver disease, diabetes, loss of water content in body (dehydration), lupus, gout, high levels of fat content in blood, any allergy, who are taking other medications, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
It may cause dizziness or lightheadedness, do not drive a car or operate machinery, and get up slowly from bed while taking Amiloride/Hydrochlorothiazide.
Avoid alcohol consumption.
Monitor blood sugar regularly while taking Amiloride/Hydrochlorothiazide.

Amiloride/Hydrochlorothiazide side effects

Body as a Whole - Headache, weakness and fatigue/tiredness.
Heart - Irregular heart rate.
Gastrointestinal - Nausea/loss of appetite, diarrhea, gastrointestinal pain and abdominal pain.
Metabolic - Elevated serum potassium levels.
Musculoskeletal - Leg pain.
Nervous system - Dizziness.
Respiratory - Difficulty in breathing.
Skin - Rash and itching.

Amiloride/Hydrochlorothiazide warning

Avoid excess dosage.
Avoid long-term use of Amiloride/Hydrochlorothiazide; otherwise it may lead to increase level of potassium in blood.

Amiloride/Hydrochlorothiazide storage conditions

Store it at room temperature (15-30°C), and in an airtight container. Keep away from children.

Select the most affordable brand or generic drug

Generic drug is the basic drug with an active substance in it, and the name of the generic drug is same as active substance most of the times. Like Acetaminophen/Paracetemol is Generic name and it has different brand names like Tylenol, Acimol, Crocin, Calpol etc. All these Brand names contain the same Paracetemol, but the medications are manufactured by different companies, so the different brand names. Generic drug is always cheaper and affordable, and it can be replaced in place of brand name drug prescribed by the healthcare practitioner. The Generic medicine has same properties as branded medicine in terms of uses, indications, doses, side effects, so no need to worry on that. Just select the most affordable generic or branded medicine.

StrengthQuantityPrice, USDCountry
BIDURET L 2.5 MG/25 MG TABLET 1 packet(s) (50 tablets each) $1.69Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd
BIDURET L 2.5 MG/25 MG TABLET 1 strip(s) (10 tablets each) $0.37Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd
10 's $0.48
Biduret Amiloride HCI 5mg, Hydrochlorothiazide 50mg TAB / 10 $0.48
BIDURET Capsule/ Tablet / 5mg - 50mg (10 units) $0.48Glaxo
Biduret 5+50 Tablet $0.06
BIDURET tab 10's $0.61GSK
Biduret Amiloride hydrochloride 5 mg, hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg. TAB / 10 $0.61
BIDURET 5 MG/50 MG TABLET 1 strip(s) (10 tablets each) $0.67Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Biduret 5 mg/50 mg Tablet $0.07Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd
5 -50mg100 $64.55Canada, UK
5 /50mg/mg28 $24.01Canada, UK
5 mg/50mg100 $55.00Australia, Canada, NZ, Singapore, UK
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References

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  2. "Hydrochlorothiazide". https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/co... (accessed August 28, 2018).
  3. "Amiloride". https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/co... (accessed August 28, 2018).

Amiloride/Hydrochlorothiazide - Frequently asked Questions

Can Amiloride/Hydrochlorothiazide 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.

Can Amiloride/Hydrochlorothiazide be taken or consumed while pregnant?

Please visit your doctor for a recommendation as such case requires special attention.

Can Amiloride/Hydrochlorothiazide 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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Reviews

Following the study conducted by gmedication.com on Amiloride/Hydrochlorothiazide, 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/Hydrochlorothiazide. 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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What is the specific doses you have used?
Amiloride/Hydrochlorothiazide May come in various doses. In most cases, antibiotics, antihypertensive, pain killers and anti-diabetic drugs available in different doses. Your doctor may prescribe any of the doses based on the severity of the patient's condition. According to our reports, users of gmedication.com used the drugs in the following dosage percentage (Provide dosage percentage). Only a handful of drugs are made in a single or fixed dose. Regular health conditions like fever have similar doses. For instance [acetaminophen, 500mg] was used by the patients surveyed although it comes in different doses.
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How long will I use Amiloride/Hydrochlorothiazide before I begin to notice the effect?
According to the report by users of gmedication.com, about 1 month and a few days was the most common time duration among the participants, before they began to feel relief in their health conditions. It is noteworthy that you may not get the same result with other users within the same time frame. Several factors determine the timeframe; hence we implore you to consult your medical expert to get professional advice on how long you should expect to see improvement while consuming Amiloride/Hydrochlorothiazide. However, if you wish to get the response of other users on the time effectiveness of using Amiloride/Hydrochlorothiazide kindly click here
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The information was verified by Dr. Vishal Pawar, MD Pharmacology