Triamterene-H

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    Product name: Triamterene-H
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    Generic name: Triamterene-H
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    Dosage form: Oral tablets
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    Packaging: Box of 10 blisters of 10 scored tablets.
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    Drug Category: Cardiovascular

Indications:

Treatment of hypertension (HTN) or edema if hypokalemia occur on hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) alone, or when a thiazide diuretic is required and cannot risk hypokalemia. May be used alone or as an adjunct to other antihypertensives, such as β-blockers.

Dosage and Administration:

Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
Take the medicine with a glass of water.
Triamterene-H may be used alone or as an adjunct to other antihypertensive drugs, such as beta-blockers.
If you have liver or kidney problems )especially in geriatrics(, talk to your doctor, since your dose of this medicine may need to be different.
Serum potassium levels must be monitored at frequent intervals especially in patients first receiving triamterene-H, when dosages are changed, or with any illness that may influence renal function. 

Contraindication:

Hypersensitivity to triamterene, hydrochlorothiazide, or to any of the excipients. 
Anuria, acute and chronic renal insufficiency or significant renal impairment. 
Pre-existing elevated serum K+ (hyperkalemia, greater than or equal to 5.5 mEq/liter). 
Potassium sparing agents (eg, spironolactone, amiloride, or other formulations containing triamterene). 
Potassium salt substitutes. 
Potassium supplements (except with severe hypokalemia). 
Addison’s disease.